Integra Plastics AD, Bulgaria, a member of the Borealis Group (Vienna, Austria), is converting its production facility to produce polypropylene starting in October 2025. The upgrade includes the installation of Borealis’ proprietary Borcycle™ M mechanical recycling technology, enabling Integra to produce both value-add and premium recycled polypropylene (rPP).
Borcycle M is an advanced mechanical recycling technology that enables post-consumer polyolefin waste to be upcycled into high-quality materials suitable for demanding applications. These materials have a significantly lower carbon footprint than virgin-based alternatives, helping Borealis’ customers reduce their environmental impact.
The upgraded Integra facility will transition to value-added and premium-quality grades of rPP
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Starting in October 2025, the upgraded facility will transition from producing recycled low-density polyethylene (rLDPE) to value-add and premium-quality grades of rPP. The upgrade will also increase output, taking capacity beyond the current 20,000 metric tons.
This will strengthen Borealis’ ability to meet growing demand for rPP in consumer packaging, mobility, and appliances applications, either directly or by further enhancing recycled product properties through integration with Borealis’ compounding business. It is an important step to help Borealis’ customers stay ahead of future national and international regulations, such as the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) directive.
The transition is another example of Borealis’ commitment to providing its customers with sustainable, high-quality recycled solutions.
“This upgrade will give our customers reliable access to premium recycled materials. In combination with Borealis’ superior products and compounding expertise, we’re in a unique position to serve our customers in their quest to transition to sustainable solutions.” says Dirk Langhammer, Borealis Vice President Circular Economy Solutions.