The site’s capacity will rise from 28,000 tonnes of food-grade PET (known as SuperCycle) to 48,000 tonnes, an increase of 70%. This means that an extra 390 million PET bottles will be recycled every year.
The joint venture between Appe and CCE involves a programme of research and development into new advanced technologies for recycling. The two companies are investing around €9m in the project which includes the installation of a new SSP tower at Beaune.
The tower, supplied by Bühler, offers the very latest in advanced recycling technology, with a much smaller footprint than existing equipment, and will enable Appe and CCE to trial new recycling techniques.
The initiative will help CCE achieve its goal of reducing the overall carbon footprint of each beverage by one third by 2020, and supports the company’s Made in France commitment to produce in France and partner with other companies in the country.
Appe general manager, Martin Hargreaves, said: “We have always emphasised the importance of both end-market support and long-term investment to fully realise the potential of PET recycling.
“It is hugely encouraging that CCE has the same vision and commitment and is keen to play such a pivotal role in helping to assure the successful long-term future of rPET.”
Source: Appe
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