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Chimei and FamilyMart Form Alliance to Advance Plastic Circular Economy
Process Industries · Chemicals: Specialty · economic_daily · 2026-08-26
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An industry alliance led by ITRI, Chimei, and FamilyMart is converting plastic waste into circular feedstock to support the petrochemical industry's decarbonization.
What Happened
Alliance Formation: The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has partnered with Chimei Corporation, FamilyMart, and other supply chain members to form a demonstration alliance for plastic waste recycling. The initiative aims to convert plastic packaging waste into circular feedstock for the petrochemical industry.
Recycling Process: The alliance utilizes plastic waste collected from FamilyMart stores and China Airlines flights. ITRI processes this waste into pyrolysis oil, which is then upgraded into circular light oil, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional incineration.
Technical Integration: Through a mass-balance approach, the circular oil is integrated into the petrochemical production chain. Chimei leverages its expertise in material development to transform this feedstock into high-quality plastic products, completing the circular supply chain.
Industry Impact: This project addresses resource waste and carbon emissions while helping Taiwan's petrochemical sector meet global sustainability goals. By fostering cross-industry collaboration, the alliance sets a new standard for low-carbon material applications.