Why Dissolution-Based Recycling?
Bridging the gap between mechanical and chemical recycling to restore polymer value and enable true circularity.
Removes Additive History
Unlike mechanical recycling, dissolution-based processes remove impurities, colorants, and additives, effectively resetting the material’s history for a fresh start.
Enables High-Purity Polymers
Produces near-virgin-quality resins suitable for high-value applications where material purity is critical, such as food-grade packaging.
Unlocks Circular Applications
Enables the recycling of complex waste streams such as multi-layer packaging and composite materials that are traditionally difficult to recycle.
EU Takes First Step Toward Legal Recognition of Dissolution (Solvent-Based) Recycling
The European Commission has, for the first time, proposed a legal definition for Dissolution (solvent-based) Recycling as part of new measures to strengthen plastics recycling. This marks a key step toward formal recognition of dissolution recycling within the EU circular economy framework ahead of the upcoming Circular Economy Act.
Another Dissolution Recycling technology is coming up soon
ALPLA Group has revealed it is piloting a solvent-based process for food-safe recycled HDPE material in collaboration with independent technological institute NTCP, at a plant in Heerenveen, Netherlands.
New Academic Chair Launched to Advance Dissolution-Based Recycling
DROP-IN welcomes the launch of a new academic chair led by Ghent University, in collaboration with Provincie Zeeland and DROP-IN member PS Loop B.V., dedicated to advancing dissolution-based recycling as a high-quality and energy-efficient complement to existing recycling technologies.