Dow and Circusil Collaborate on Construction of Silicone Recycling Plant
Dow and Circusil LLC announced a partnership to construct their first commercial scale silicone recycling plant in North America. This facility, located in Kentucky, will recycle silicone waste streams from Dow’s U.S. operations as well as post-industrial waste streams from customers. Operations are targeted to begin in fourth quarter of 2024.The strategic investment marks a milestone in Dow’s commitments to silicone circularity and will allow the company to produce silicone polymers derived from silicone waste and end-of-life products originating from U.S. operations.
The advanced recycling process that will be used at the new facility contributes to enhanced sustainability. In addition to achieving silicone recycling by closing the loop and ultimately reintroducing the recycled silicone product into silicone production, it also aims to reduce the overall carbon footprint. Recycled silicones exhibit a lower carbon footprint, compared to silicone manufactured from virgin material.