Reichmuth Infrastructure, representing its SFDR Article 9 fund, has committed to financing the development of a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling plant in Ellesmere Port, England.<\/p>\n
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The plant will be built in partnership with Enviroo, a company with expertise in PET recycling, and will incorporate an advanced process that effectively isolates PET plastic from other waste materials via a refined washing technique.<\/p>\n
This is followed by a high-end extrusion process, producing premium recycled PET granulate.<\/p>\n
The resulting material is suitable for use in food packaging and can be blended with virgin PET for bottle production or used independently.<\/p>\n
The PET recycling plant will be based within the Plastic Park at Protos, a key energy and resource management centre in the North West of England.<\/p>\n
A significant aspect of the investment plan is the establishment of fixed supply and purchase agreements for a substantial portion of the plant\u2019s output.<\/p>\n
Reichmuth & Co infrastructure head Stefan Hasenb\u00f6hler said: \u201cThe recycling of PET bottles is an excellent example of our investment approach in sustainable infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe investment combines stable long-term returns with the support of sustainability goals, fits perfectly into our Article 9 fund and complements our exposure to battery storage, solar projects and clean logistics solutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough these cooperations, we are creating a genuine recycling loop from bottle to bottle.\u201d<\/p>\n
Construction of the facility is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025, with operations set to begin towards the end of 2026.<\/p>\n
Enviroo founder and CEO Ahmed Detta said: \u201cWe are excited to partner with Reichmuth Infrastructure, who shares our vision for a truly circular, closed-loop solution to the UK\u2019s plastic waste challenge.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, we look forward to the plant\u2019s operation, contributing to the country\u2019s ambitious recycling targets, and making a meaningful impact in reducing plastic waste.\u201d<\/p>\n
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