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saperatec GmbH
Impact-drivenPrivate SectorClimate & Environmental ProtectionRenewable Energies & Environmental Technology
About saperatec GmbH
Saperatec GmbH, founded in 2011 as a Fraunhofer WKI spin-off, pioneers the recycling of multi-material composites. It develops and implements innovative, solvent-based delamination technologies to separate previously inseparable materials like plastic-aluminum into pure, reusable raw materials. With the opening of the world's first industrial plant for flexible packaging recycling in Dessau-Roßlau in 2023, the organization makes a crucial contribution to the circular economy, reducing waste and conserving resources in line with strong ESG principles.
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Sustainability Goals
Responsible Consumption & Production
Circular economy for hard-to-recycle materials
The organization separates complex multi-material composites like plastic-aluminum and plastic-paper into pure components, recovering valuable raw materials.
Resource conservation through innovative recycling
Saperatec's technology enables the reuse of secondary raw materials from waste, reducing the demand for virgin resources and promoting sustainable production cycles.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovative technologies for green industry
Saperatec develops proprietary processes for separating composite materials, creating new circular production pathways for industry.
Building sustainable recycling infrastructure
The organization operates and licenses world-first plants for recycling flexible packaging waste, transforming industrial infrastructure.
Climate Action
Reducing CO2 emissions through material recycling
Saperatec's recycling of previously inseparable waste prevents incineration or landfilling, thereby significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Climate protection through resource conservation
By providing secondary raw materials, the organization lessens the need for energy-intensive virgin material production, actively contributing to climate action.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of saperatec GmbH?+
Saperatec GmbH's core mission is to enable the circular economy. It specializes in separating previously inseparable multi-material composites, such as plastic-aluminum or plastic-paper, into their pure, reusable components, thereby recovering valuable raw materials from complex waste streams.
Q2What technology does saperatec GmbH utilize?+
Saperatec GmbH employs a proprietary, solvent-based delamination process. This innovative technology allows for the efficient separation of composite materials and the recovery of individual valuable components for new production cycles.
Q3Where does saperatec GmbH operate its first industrial plant?+
Saperatec GmbH opened its first industrial plant in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany, in 2023. This facility is touted as the world's first of its kind, focusing on recycling flexible packaging waste such as pouches and tubes.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does saperatec GmbH address?+
Saperatec GmbH primarily addresses UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Secondarily, it contributes to Goals 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and 13 (Climate Action).
Q5What type of waste does saperatec GmbH recycle and what is its impact?+
The organization recycles flexible packaging waste, particularly plastic-aluminum composites, which would otherwise be incinerated. The Dessau-Roßlau plant aims to process approximately 20,000 tons of this waste annually, reducing the need for virgin resources and lowering CO2 emissions.
Q6When was saperatec GmbH founded and what is its origin?+
Saperatec GmbH was founded in 2011 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research WKI. It originated from the research and development of innovative recycling technologies.
Q7How does saperatec GmbH implement its technology in the market?+
Saperatec GmbH implements its saperatec® technology both by operating its own industrial plants and by licensing the process to other industrial partners. This extends the reach of its sustainable solutions.
