Carbon emissions that would typically be released into the atmosphere can now be transformed into plastics used in everyday consumer goods. A new collaboration between advanced plastics supplier Borealis and eFuels producer Infinium represents an innovative step toward low-carbon-footprint plastics by utilising captured CO₂ as alternative feedstock to fossil-based materials.
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This innovation is made possible through Infinium’s alternative to traditional fossil-based naphtha. Produced at Infinium’s facility in Texas and shipped to Borealis’ site in Finland, “eNaphtha” serves as a key ingredient in manufacturing polyolefins, a widely used type of plastic found in packaging, appliances, apparel, and medical devices. These plastics maintain the same quality, recyclability, and functionality as conventional materials while significantly reducing their environmental impact.
The partnership between Borealis and Infinium demonstrates how industrial collaboration can help decarbonise plastics production and support the transition to more circular and sustainable manufacturing. By integrating atmospheric carbon into long-lasting materials, this initiative contributes to reducing CO₂ emissions while meeting the growing demand for low-carbon alternatives.
