In Finland, NG Nordic and ABB Oy, Wiring Accessories, Porvoo have partnered to bring electrical accessories products made from carbon dioxide-based plastic to market as a first in the world. The companies will focus on the product development of carbon dioxide-based INGA plastic for the manufacture of light switches and sockets, for example. The aim is to launch the first product on the market in the next few years.
INGA plastic was developed as part of NG Nordic’s Carbon2x program. The program aims to capture carbon dioxide emissions from the incineration of non-recyclable waste and use them to manufacture sustainable products such as PHA plastic. Global demand for plastic is expected to triple by 2050. CO₂-based plastic is a new sustainable alternative alongside recycled and bio-based plastics, supporting the transition to more responsible plastic production by replacing fossil-based raw materials.
The pilot plant for the project will be initiated at the beginning of next year. An industrial-scale test plant which will recover up to 20,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year from waste incineration flue gases is planned for launch by the end of the decade.
Tags: ABB Oy, Finland, NG Nordic
Category: Fuels
