1. Challenges Faced
Since 2018, China has implemented a “foreign waste” import ban, which includes plastic waste. Many developed countries in Europe and North America can no longer rely on exporting their plastic waste as they once did. They are now forced to confront and resolve their environmental burdens. This turning point has compelled countries to reassess and improve their local recycling and waste management systems. As a developed Nordic nation with strong environmental awareness, Finland also faces the same challenges in handling plastic waste.
2. Goal for Change
Finnish stakeholders have been actively seeking a technologically mature, environmentally efficient, and commercially scalable solution for plastic waste treatment. Therefore, Corsair Group purchased 10 sets of plastic pyrolysis machines from Beston Group to establish a pilot plastic pyrolysis project. The goal is to verify the large-scale scalability and economic viability of this solution.
3. Action and Solution
Customized Equipment Solution
Based on the client’s specific needs (plastic waste types, processing capacity, emission standards, etc.), Beston Group provides a fully customized final solution. Details:
- Model: 10 sets of BLJ-16 plastic pyrolysis units
- Capacity: 8–10 tons/day per unit
- Special Configuration: Dual system (manifold + catalytic system)
Joint Operation Partnership
To ensure long-term project success, both parties have agreed on a joint operation model. Through collaborative management, personnel training, and other cooperative efforts, they aim to enhance overall operational efficiency and maximize ROI.
4. Results Achieved
- 3 sets of plastic pyrolysis plants are currently being installed, with the remaining 7 in planning and construction stages.
- The project is expected to annually process 30,000 tons of plastic waste and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 60,000 tons.
- This initiative will verify the feasibility of large-scale plastic pyrolysis as a new recycling pathway and lay the groundwork for a replicable model across Europe.
- By reducing dependence on waste exports and advancing circular economy, the project will make great contributions to Finland’s and Europe’s sustainability goals.
