Context

The global sustainability agenda calls for sustainable alternatives to reduce fossil fuel-based raw material consumption in both the energy industry and plastic manufacturing. Calcium Carbonate and Talc are two naturally abundant mineral fillers utilized for plastic production, predominantly in polypropylene (PP). Demand for both inorganic fillers has been rising as both improve plastic properties. Calcium carbonate significantly enhances the dimensional and thermal of plastic products, improving product stiffness, along with other characteristics while decreasing power consumption during production.

Management Approach

Identifying renewable raw materials as a material topic, INDEVCO’s Masterpak Nile in Egypt and subsidiary Napco National’s Recom in Saudi Arabia compound mineral fillers from Calcium Carbonate (CaCo3). This naturally abundant mineral replaces fossil-fuel-based raw materials. This reduces the impact of sister and external plastic packaging converters especially on finite resource depletion and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Sustainable
Development Goals