Circular Polymers utilizes rotary impact separator technology to convert post-consumer discarded carpets into Nylon 6,6, Nylon 6, PET, and Polypropylene raw materials. This process addresses the environmental issue of carpet waste by providing sustainable alternatives for various industries.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The disposal of post-consumer carpets poses a significant environmental challenge, contributing to landfill waste and resource depletion. Traditional disposal methods lack efficient and sustainable solutions for reclaiming valuable materials from discarded carpets.
Solution
Circular Polymers utilizes a proprietary rotary impact separator technology to transform post-consumer discarded carpets into high-quality polymer raw materials. This process efficiently separates shredded carpet into its constituent components: face fiber, backing, and calcium carbonate. The resulting materials, including Nylon 6,6, Nylon 6, PET, and Polypropylene, are then processed into various grades of fiber, densified pellets, and melt-filtered pellets. These recycled polymers, marketed under the Cerene™ brand, offer sustainable alternatives for use in diverse industries such as automotive, furniture, and engineered resins, promoting a circular economy and reducing reliance on virgin materials.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers in the automotive, furniture, and engineered resins industries seeking sustainable and high-quality recycled polymer feedstocks.
Features
- Rotary impact separation technology for efficient carpet component separation
- Production of Nylon 6,6, Nylon 6, PET, and Polypropylene from post-consumer carpet
- Cerene™ branded recycled polymers with certified post-consumer content
- Material output in fiber, densified pellet, and melt-filtered pellet forms
- Customizable polymer grades with varying percentages of Polypropylene and Calcium Carbonate
- Capability to process mixed carpet grades for maximum material recovery