It can serve as a direct replacement for ABS and styrene compound commonly used for the manufacturing of lipstick cases, cases or caps.

These last months, Eastman announced two recycling innovations.

• Using methanolysis, advanced circular recycling breaks down polyester-based products into their polymer building blocks. These can then be reintroduced to the production of polyester-based polymers, delivering a true circular solution. Eastman projects full-scale operations within 24-36 months.

• Carbon renewal technology converts mixed plastic waste, including plastics that are difficult to recycle such as cosmetics packaging, back to its molecular components. These are reintroduced to the production of a variety of materials, like plastics and cellulosic products. “Treva will be one of the first Eastman products to benefit from carbon renewal technology, which will further enhance Treva’s beginning-of-life profile,” said Kendra Harrold, marketing director for packaging. Eastman plans to have this product commercially available before the end of 2019.

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