Enval and SAIREM partner to accelerate the deployment of plastic recycling process

Enval has selected SAIREM, the French leader in industrial microwave and radio frequency applications, to supply the microwave generators that will power its laminate recycling process.

Enval uses a unique proprietary pyrolysis technology for treating low-density packaging waste, enabling previously unrecyclable packaging to become valuable and environmentally responsible. Its process transforms plastic waste into oil feedstock to produce new plastic, effectively closing the loop on packaging recycling. Furthermore, it is the only technology in the world capable of recycling plastic aluminium laminates by splitting them into high-value oil and aluminium with a low-carbon footprint.  Enval’s process enables the recycling of each of the laminate’s component into materials that can be reprocessed and put back into circulation.

To power its pyrolysis process, Enval has engaged SAIREM, which has four decades of experience developing and delivering microwave and radio frequency applications, to supply its microwave generators. The units provided by SAIREM will provide clean and efficient heating that will be used to create the required conditions in Enval’s pyrolysis reactor.  Enval plans to use SAIREM’s products in all of its future plants.

Dr Carlos Ludlow-Palafox, CEO of Enval, commented:

“Microwave technology is one of the most crucial parts of our pyrolysis process and is what enables us to recycle plastic packaging efficiently and effectively. It is the use of microwaves that allow us to use our modular approach which ensures that economic viability of our process starts at small scale, thanks to its low CAPEX. SAIREM’s technology provides the best option to supply cost-effective and reliable microwave energy into our process. We will work with SAIREM to increase our recycling capacity as our business continues to grow and we build new plants.”

Pascal Laplagne, Sales Director at SAIREM, added:

“We’re delighted to be working with Enval, as we are aiming to become further involved in the European recycling industry. Companies from this industry have already turned to our solutions, as our microwave technology enables them to increase the energy efficiency of their processes while generating less waste. We’re looking forward to working with Enval as it develops its business and increases its recycling capacity.”