SK Geocentric Uses Recycled Materials in Product Packaging to Reduce Plastic Usage

Reduce Annual Plastic Usage by 264 Tons

SK Geocentric announced on the 6th that it will apply recycled materials to polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) product packaging.

Previously, 16 million sheets of 25kg polypropylene packaging were used annually, and by using recycled materials, it is expected to reduce plastic usage by approximately 264 tons per year.

An SK Geocentric official is introducing a 25kg polypropylene material product packaging made with recycled raw materials at SK Innovation Ulsan Complex (CLX) chemical product manufacturing plant. (Photo by SK Geocentric)

The newly introduced packaging by SK Geocentric is made by recycling post-industrial recycled plastic generated during various product manufacturing processes and mixing it with virgin polypropylene at a certain ratio. It is the first time among domestic petrochemical companies using polypropylene packaging to use packaging mixed with recycled plastic materials.

This packaging features SK Geocentric's eco-friendly product brand "CYCLUS." CYCLUS, meaning "circulation," was unveiled in October last year. It is applied to SK Geocentric's plastic recycled products, biodegradable materials, and functional materials.

The introduction of packaging using recycled materials aligns with SK Geocentric's business philosophy execution. Through its "Green Transformation" strategy, SK Geocentric is accelerating the transition from carbon to green businesses. By 2025, it plans to establish the 'Ulsan ARC,' a comprehensive waste plastic recycling complex, to increase plastic recycling rates and reduce plastic usage in general chemical products, thereby securing sustainability.

An SK Geocentric official stated, "With the application of this new packaging that reduces plastic usage in general chemical products, we have achieved results from company-wide efforts to reduce plastic consumption," adding, "We will continue new efforts to contribute to the environment throughout the entire plastic value chain."

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