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    Over one billion
    winds up in the
    rubbish every year
    … in the form of packaging, beverage cartons, photovoltaic modules
    or lithium-ion batteries. They have one thing in common: they are
    all composite materials. As composites they usually end up in the
    incinerator or landfill. But they comprise several raw materials that
    would be very valuable if they were available on their own.
    Imagine what it would be like if the technology existed to break
    composites down into their individual components and to reclaim
    all the raw materials used.
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    Over one billion
    winds up in the
    rubbish every year
    … in the form of packaging, beverage cartons, photovoltaic modules
    or lithium-ion batteries. They have one thing in common: they are
    all composite materials. As composites they usually end up in the
    incinerator or landfill. But they comprise several raw materials that
    would be very valuable if they were available on their own.
    Imagine what it would be like if the technology existed to break
    composites down into their individual components and to reclaim
    all the raw materials used.
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    saperatec is the first company with the ability to reclaim all
    individual raw materials from composite materials, thus making them
    available for recycling. With almost 100% recycling quota, saperatec
    enables sustainable raw materials management
    and an efficient recycling service for
    users of its technology.
    SAPERATEC

  • saperatec_startbg
    Back to values
    saperatec is the first company with the ability to reclaim all
    individual raw materials from composite materials, thus making them
    available for recycling. With almost 100% recycling quota, saperatec
    enables sustainable raw materials management
    and an efficient recycling service for
    users of its technology.
    SAPERATEC

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    Separating
    composite
    materials
    using
    separation liquids
    Using specially developed separation liquids, saperatec offers a
    completely new and unique way of separating composite
    materials. These separation liquids harness the effect of
    special chemical mixture and ensure the separation process in the
    appropriate plant technology. The result is reusable individual
    materials and thus recycling of the composite material.
    TECHNOLOGY

  • technologie_new_bg_2
    Separating
    composite
    materials
    using
    separation liquids
    Using specially developed separation liquids, saperatec offers a
    completely new and unique way of separating composite
    materials. These separation liquids harness the effect of
    special chemical mixture and ensure the separation process in the
    appropriate plant technology. The result is reusable individual
    materials and thus recycling of the composite material.
    TECHNOLOGY

  • saperatecbenefit_bg
    Up to 100%
    added value
    The separation liquid breaks down the composite material into
    its various components without losing or transforming any of
    the materials. As these components can then be fed back into
    the raw materials cycle, the best possible added value is
    achieved. Following the motto: 100% materials in
    – 100% materials out.
    BENEFIT

    Cardboard
    fibres for paper
    manufacturing
    Aluminium
    Highly-purified aluminium for
    new applications
    Plastic
    Clear PE films suitable for
    reuse
  • saperatecbenefit_bg
    Up to 100%
    added value
    The separation liquid breaks down the composite material into
    its various components without losing or transforming any of
    the materials. As these components can then be fed back into
    the raw materials cycle, the best possible added value is
    achieved. Following the motto: 100% materials in
    – 100% materials out.
    BENEFIT

    Cardboard
    fibres for paper
    manufacturing
    Aluminium
    Highly-purified aluminium for
    new applications
    Plastic
    Clear PE films suitable for
    reuse
K Messe in Düsseldorf  en
K Messe in Düsseldorf  en

K Messe in Düsseldorf en

 

 

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At K Fair in Düsseldorf, saperatec, Wentus and Henkel to Jointly Debut Fully Circular Flexible Packaging Prototype from Breakthrough Composite Delamination Approach

Prototype comprises 35% PCR content, per goals proposed for EU Directive on Packaging & Packaging Waste; Saperatec set to open its first non-chemical, multi-layer delamination recycling plant in 2023.

Dessau, Germany – Saperatec GmbH, a developer of recycling processes for composite packaging comprised of various materials, will debut a fully circular flexible packaging prototype based on its groundbreaking multi-layer delamination technique at the K Fair Trade Show, October 19-26 in Düsseldorf. At Hall 9, Stand D17 – a booth shared with prominent machinery manufacturer Pla.to GmbH – Saperatec engineers will showcase and discuss a detergent package which, at 35% post-consumer recycled content (PCR), meets goals proposed for the pending EU Directive on Packaging & Packaging Waste.

Among the first consumer flexible packaging materials made from post-consumer packaging waste, the prototype is produced in collaboration with two prominent partners: Germany-based packaging film supplier Wentus – whose mono-polyethylene flexible packaging design allows for easy recyclability – and adhesives, sealants and functional coatings provider Henkel, which supplies the package’s recycling-optimized adhesive. Notably, Henkel also made a significant investment in Saperatec in 2019, which has helped make the forthcoming plant a reality. Currently marketed by Wentus as Wentoplex® Pure R, the marketing design recently received 18 of 20 points from Germany-based recycling alliance Interseroh.

The prototype is made possible by a promising new technology: Saperatec’s extended mechanical recycling process for thin-layer composite materials, which results in virgin-similar recyclates. A two-layer design made entirely from polyethylene (PE), its inner sealing layer comprises more than 50% PCR rLDPE from beverage carton waste. Its outer layer is printed with less than 50% surface coverage, and laminated with Henkel‘s optimized adhesive for recyclability. Overall, the packaging will contain at least 35% PCR rLDPE – in line with the proposed recommendations for the EU Directive regarding non-food packaging.

A new approach to an old problem

Of the more than 140 million tons of plastics packaging waste produced globally each year, a significant portion comprises composite packaging, which consists of a combination of materials. Such packaging has posed sizable obstacles to recycling efforts, as separating composite packaging into its various origin materials has been technologically challenging and, even when successful, unsustainable due to the need for non-ecofriendly chemicals.

Saperatec’s novel approach results in recycled materials that can replace virgin raw materials in numerous applications, including film or foil-based packaging. Importantly, the process adds no contaminants to recycled polymers, and all chemicals used in the process comply with EU food contact regulations. Its technique is applicable for composite packaging comprised of various combinations of plastic, metal, and glass.

With the technology extensively tested in materials science labs and near-industrial pilot environments, Saperatec is currently building its first recycling plant for composite packaging in Dessau, Germany. In 2023, the facility will commence commercial operations with an initial goal of processing about 18,000 tons of packaging waste per year.

Saperatec’s composite packaging recycling brings the potential to separate and reintegrate a wide variety of substrates into the packaging stream. Initially, Saperatec will focus on composite flexible packaging materials and tube packaging with aluminium foil barriers, as well as plastics and aluminium from beverage cartons. Beyond that, Saperatec‘s technology opens the door for future recyclability solutions in a wide range of composite packaging.

Importantly, Saperatec’s recycling process is sustainability-minded. The hot-wash separation fluids utilized are water-based and solvent-free, and are reused more than 30 times in the process. Any and all materials employed during packaging recycling are listed for food contact materials without specific migration limit, per European regulations.

About Saperatec GmbH

Saperatec develops wet-mechanical recycling processes for thin-layer composite materials made of plastic, metal and glass. At its site in Dessau in Saxony-Anhalt, the company is building its first recycling plant for composite packaging made of plastic, aluminum and paper. Beginning in 2023, approximately 18,000 tons of packaging waste will be processed at Saperatec’s facility every year, resulting in high-quality, reusable aluminum and plastic recyclates. Through technology advancements, the company aims to make important contributions to improving the sustainability of high-performance composite materials. For more information, visit www.saperatec.de/en.

About Wentus

"Think. Create. Protect." This is the guiding principle under which, Based in Höxter, Germany, Wentus GmbH develops and produces flexible packaging solutions to protect products in the food and consumer goods industries. Founded in 1965, the company employs around 280 people and operates a robust R&D department to consistently develop new solutions thatcombine maximum product protection, specialized sustainability and enhanced efficiency, as well as optimising processes and technologies. Wentus’ flat hierarchies and completely in-house production chain enable the expedited solutions, including high-tech skin films, addressing a wide range of requirements. The company has internal and representative sales teams in the DACH region, Benelux, France and the UK. More information at www.wentus.de.

About Henkel

Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its three business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the adhesives market – across all industry segments worldwide. In its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses, Henkel holds leading positions in many markets and categories around the world. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 140 years of success. In 2021, Henkel reported sales of more than 20 billion euros. The company employs about 53,000 people globally – a passionate and highly diverse team, united by a strong company culture, a common purpose, and shared values. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international indices and rankings. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. For more information, please visit www.henkel.de.

 

 

 

 

19 / 10 / 2022

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    At K Fair in Düsseldorf, saperatec, Wentus and Henkel to Jointly Debut Fully Circular Flexible Packaging Prototype from Breakthrough Compos
Neopac partners with Saperatec for ABL recycling
Neopac partners with Saperatec for ABL recycling

Neopac partners with Saperatec for ABL recycling

 

 

Neopac The Tube

Hoffmann Neopac has become the first tube manufacturer to sign a partnership with Saperatec. The manufacturer of barrier tubes for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and oral care products will supply its production waste to Saperatec, the first industrial recycling plant for aluminum laminate composites, upon its opening in mid-2023.

https://www.webpackaging.com/en/portals/neopacthetube/assets/13571798/neopac-partners-with-saperatec-for-abl-recycling/

 

 

 

 

08 / 03 / 2022

Neopac partners with Saperatec for ABL recycling

    Hoffmann Neopac has become the first tube manufacturer to sign a partnership with Saperatec. The manufacturer of barrier tubes for pharmaceu
Saperatec hat mit dem Bau des ersten Werkes begonnen
Saperatec hat mit dem Bau des ersten Werkes begonnen

Saperatec hat mit dem Bau des ersten Werkes begonnen

 

 

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Saperatec hat mit dem Bau des ersten Werkes zum stofflichen Recycling von Verbundverpackungsabfällen mit Aluminiumschichten begonnen. Dabei kommt das innovative Recycling-Verfahren von Saperatec zum Einsatz, bei dem mehrschichtige Verbundmaterialien aus Kunststoff, Aluminium und Papier in einem besonderen Waschprozesses behandelt werden. Die verschiedenen Schichten werden dabei voneinander gelöst und in weiteren Prozessschritten nach Material sortiert. Anschließend wird der separierte Kunststoff (z.B. Polyethylen) mit etablierten Verfahren zu einem Regranulat aufbereitet werden, aus dem wieder Kunststofffolien produziert werden können. Die separierte Aluminiumfolie wird an Aluminiumproduzenten zur Wiederverwendung weitergegeben.

In vielen Bereichen unseres täglichen Lebens sind Verpackungsmaterialien aus Verbundwerkstoffen im Einsatz, weil diese Materialien ein besonders geringes Gewicht und entsprechend geringen Rohstoffeinsatz mit besonders hoher Leistungsfähigkeit verbinden. Heute ist jedoch die Recyclingfähigkeit in der Regel stark eingeschränkt, sodass der Kunststoffanteil in der Regel nur thermisch verwertet werden kann. Mit dem neuen Werk wird Saperatec einen wichtigen Beitrag hin zu einem hochwertigen stofflichen Recycling von Verbundverpackungsmaterialien leisten.

Das Werk entsteht an einem bestehenden Industriestandort in Dessau-Roßlau in Sachsen-Anhalt und wird ab 2023 bis zu 18.000 Tonnen an Verpackungsabfällen jährlich verarbeiten. Dieses Projekt wird durch das Bundesland Sachsen-Anhalt und die Europäische Union im Rahmen des Forschungsförderprogramms Horizon 2020 gefördert."

 

Saperatec has started the construction of the first plant for the material recycling of composite packaging waste with aluminum layers. The innovative recycling process from Saperatec is used, in which multilayer composite materials made of plastic, aluminum and paper are treated in a special washing process. The different layers are separated from each other and sorted by material in further process steps. The separated plastic (e.g. polyethylene) is then processed into a regranulate using established technology, from which plastic foils can be produced again. The separated aluminum foil is passed on to aluminum producers for reuse.

In many areas of our daily life, packaging materials made of composite materials are used because these materials combine low weight and correspondingly low use of raw materials with particularly high performance. Today, however, the recyclability of these materials is usually limited, as the plastic content is usually only thermally recycled. With the new plant, Saperatec will make an important contribution to the high-quality recycling of composite packaging materials.

The plant is being built at an existing industrial site in Dessau-Roßlau in Saxony-Anhalt and will process up to 18,000 tons of packaging waste annually from 2023. The project is funded by the federal State of Saxony-Anhalt and the European Union as part of the Horizon 2020 research funding program.

 

 

 

14 / 12 / 2021

Saperatec hat mit dem Bau des ersten Werkes begonnen

    Saperatec hat mit dem Bau des ersten Werkes zum stofflichen Recycling von Verbundverpackungsabfällen mit Aluminiumschichten begonnen. Dabei
saperatec again funded by EU programme Horizon 2020
saperatec again funded by EU programme Horizon 2020

saperatec again funded by EU programme Horizon 2020

 

 

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© 2021 Agro2Circular (A2C) project

 saperatec is participating in the Agro2Circular project, funded by the EU Research and Innovation programme Horizon 2020 (Grant Agreement ID 101036838).

The Agro2Circular (A2C) project is focused on the implementation of the first territorial systemic solution for the upcycling of most relevant residues in the agrifood sector (fruits & vegetables and plastic multilayers) into high added value products, powered by a digital tool and constructed upon a systemic approach with high replicable and scalable potential. Through this solution, A2C will face important industrial, economic & social challenges in the agrifood sector.
A2C will develop the first recycling value chain for post-industrial multilayer films based on a synergistic approach combining innovative sorting, physical delamination, enzymatic depolymerisation, decontamination & mechanical recycling. saperatec contributes to this development with its huge expertise in the separation of aluminium from complex multilayers.

Link to EU website: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101036838

 

 

 

08 / 11 / 2021

saperatec again funded by EU programme Horizon 2020

    © 2021 Agro2Circular (A2C) project  saperatec is participating in the Agro2Circular project, funded by the EU Research and Innovation p
saperatec wird im Innovationsradar vorgestellt
saperatec wird im Innovationsradar vorgestellt

saperatec wird im Innovationsradar vorgestellt

 

 

Innovationsradar

© 2021 Prognos AG (Foto Damian Gorczany)

 

Die saperatec GmbH wird im Innovationsradar zur Ressourcenwende des Kompetenznetzwerk Umweltwirtschaft.NRW vorgestellt. Ziel dieser Plattform ist es innovative Unternehmen in NRW entlang der Wertschöpfungskette besser zu vernetzten.

Link: Auszug über die saperatec GmbH

mehr Informationen: https://www.knuw.nrw/aktuelles/nachrichten/artikel/innovationsradar-zur-ressourcenwende.html

 

 

 

01 / 11 / 2021

saperatec wird im Innovationsradar vorgestellt

    © 2021 Prognos AG (Foto Damian Gorczany)   Die saperatec GmbH wird im Innovationsradar zur Ressourcenwende des Kompetenznetzwerk Umwel

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