Partnership for Sustainability: Pekutherm and POLYVANTIS Launch Recycling Initiative
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Partnership for Sustainability: Pekutherm and POLYVANTIS Launch Recycling Initiative
- Pekutherm and POLYVANTIS have launched a joint take-back and recycling program for PLEXIGLAS® production waste, aiming to systematically return acrylic to the materials cycle.
- Pekutherm handles the quality-assured processing of sorted acrylic waste, which is reused as recyclate in sustainable product lines such as PLEXIGLAS® proTerra.
- The program targets processors and distributors across Europe, is easy to integrate into existing workflows, and includes a recycling certificate with an official seal.
- The partnership aims to reduce industrial waste, conserve resources, and support a functioning circular economy for technical plastics.
Geisenheim near Frankfurt am Main, 30 June 2025 – Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH and POLYVANTIS GmbH have launched a joint take-back and recycling program for PLEXIGLAS® semi-finished waste materials. The goal of this collaboration is to conserve resources, systematically collect industrial waste, and return acrylic scraps to the circular economy. Production waste from processors and distributors is centrally collected, then processed by Pekutherm under strict quality standards and returned to POLYVANTIS as high-quality recyclate. The material is then used in new, sustainable product lines such as PLEXIGLAS® proTerra sheets.
Efficient Recycling Enabled by Streamlined Processes
Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH is a TÜV-certified waste management specialist and has been focused on recycling technical plastics for over 30 years. With an annual capacity of around 10,000 tonnes, the company produces high-quality acrylic and polycarbonate recyclates from post-industrial sheet waste, suitable for extrusion applications. As a full-service provider, Pekutherm offers a comprehensive solution for the reuse of thermoplastic materials.
"Recycling sorted acrylic waste holds great potential for advancing industrial circularity. Together with POLYVANTIS, we are establishing a reliable take-back system that integrates seamlessly into existing operational workflows," said Heiko Pfister, Managing Director of Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH.
High Performance Meets Sustainability: PLEXIGLAS® in the Circular Economy
The branded acrylic glass PLEXIGLAS® is ideally suited for sustainable use: it is durable, can be recycled by type, and—using the right processes—can be almost fully recovered without compromising material quality. Through its collaboration with POLYVANTIS, Pekutherm has created an efficient solution for systematically returning PLEXIGLAS® waste to the materials cycle. The take-back program is aimed at specialised fabricators and distributors across Europe, helping them feed production waste back into the raw materials loop.
Recycling Takes a Joint Effort
The collaboration between Pekutherm and POLYVANTIS ensures a clearly structured take-back process: Processing and distribution companies collect PLEXIGLAS® acrylic waste as part of their routine operations. Upon request, Pekutherm organises Europe-wide collection within 48 hours, handles the material processing, and returns the recyclate to POLYVANTIS. There, the recycled raw material is used once again in the production of high-quality semi-finished products—making a meaningful contribution to reducing resource consumption.
“This partnership with POLYVANTIS combines our recycling expertise with a leading manufacturer—an approach that makes sense both environmentally and economically,” added Heiko Pfister, Managing Director of Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH.
A Certified Partner Program That Delivers Transparency
Participating companies receive an annual recycling certificate as part of the Pekutherm Recycling Partner Programme. The accompanying seal can be used in sustainability reports, environmental communications, and marketing materials—as a clear sign of resource-conscious practices and a tangible commitment to the circular economy.
Contact and Participation
Interested processors and distributors can contact Pekutherm directly:
recycling@pekutherm.de, https://pekutherm.de/en/
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) semi-finished products from POLYVANTIS are marketed under the registered trademark PLEXIGLAS® in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, and under the registered trademark ACRYLITE® in the Americas. Both trademarks are owned by Röhm GmbH, Darmstadt, or its affiliated companies.
About Pekutherm
Pekutherm is Germany's leading recycling company for acrylic glass (PMMA) and other thermoplastics and has developed a sustainable recycling cycle for these materials. Sorting and subsequent processing produces a high-quality raw material that is available for new PMMA or PC products. Pekutherm takes the first step towards a new life for the plastic product with its own Ecoboxes, which are placed at companies where PMMA waste or other semi-finished thermoplastic products are produced as waste or off-cuts. The product is processed into granules at the plant. The raw material obtained in this way can be used to make new components that are environmentally friendly and conserve resources.
Contact: Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH, Chauvignystraße 19, 65366 Geisenheim near Frankfurt am Main, E-Mail: info@pekutherm.de, Web: https://pekutherm.de/en/
PR Agency: euromarcom public relations GmbH, E-mail: team@euromarcom.de, Web: www.euromarcom.de
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