{"id":67828,"date":"2019-10-25T07:32:03","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T05:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=67828"},"modified":"2019-10-24T07:55:24","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T05:55:24","slug":"inovyn-launches-worlds-first-commercially-available-grade-of-bio-attributed-pvc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/inovyn-launches-worlds-first-commercially-available-grade-of-bio-attributed-pvc\/","title":{"rendered":"INOVYN launches World\u2019s first commercially available grade of bio-attributed PVC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>INOVYN has today launched its latest generation of PVC under the brand name BIOVYN<sup>TM<\/sup>, becoming the world\u2019s first commercial producer of bio-attributed PVC using a supply chain fully certified by The\u00a0Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB).<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"BorlabsCookie _brlbs-cb-youtube\">\n<div class=\"_brlbs-content-blocker\">\n<div class=\"_brlbs-embed _brlbs-video-youtube\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_brlbs-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/borlabs-cookie\/assets\/images\/cb-no-thumbnail.png\" alt=\"YouTube\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"_brlbs-caption\">\n<p>By loading the video, you agree to YouTube&#8217;s privacy policy.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy?hl=en&amp;gl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_brlbs-btn _brlbs-icon-play-white\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Load video<\/a><\/p>\n<p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"unblockAll\" value=\"1\" checked> <small>Always unblock YouTube<\/small><\/label><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"borlabs-hide\" data-borlabs-cookie-type=\"content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-id=\"youtube\"><script type=\"text\/template\">PGlmcmFtZSB0aXRsZT0iQSBXb3JsZCBGaXJzdCB8IElORU9TIEJJT1ZZTiIgd2lkdGg9IjUwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyODEiIHNyYz0iaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS1ub2Nvb2tpZS5jb20vZW1iZWQvSEpFNlVHQTJUcXM\/c3RhcnQ9MSZmZWF0dXJlPW9lbWJlZCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93PSJhY2NlbGVyb21ldGVyOyBhdXRvcGxheTsgY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlOyBlbmNyeXB0ZWQtbWVkaWE7IGd5cm9zY29wZTsgcGljdHVyZS1pbi1waWN0dXJlOyB3ZWItc2hhcmUiIHJlZmVycmVycG9saWN5PSJzdHJpY3Qtb3JpZ2luLXdoZW4tY3Jvc3Mtb3JpZ2luIiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4+PC9pZnJhbWU+<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Manufactured at Rheinberg, Germany, BIOVYN<sup>TM<\/sup> is made using bio-attributed ethylene, a renewable feedstock derived from biomass that does not compete with the food chain.<\/p>\n<p>BIOVYN<sup>TM<\/sup> is certified by RSB as delivering a 100% substitution of fossil feedstock in its production system, enabling a greenhouse gas saving of over 90% compared to conventionally produced PVC.<\/p>\n<p>INOVYN\u2019s choice of an RSB-certified feedstock also demonstrates its commitment to working within the emerging bio economy, adding to the extremely strong sustainability credentials of BIOVYN<sup>TM<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Comments Filipe Constant, Business Director INOVYN: <em>\u201cThrough our sustainability programme we are developing a new generation of PVC grades that meet both the rigorous product quality and performance needs of our customers, whilst moving us closer towards a circular, carbon-neutral economy for PVC.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDriven by the increasing global focus on the circular economy, there is growing demand for a specialist, renewable PVC that decouples its production from the conventional use of virgin fossil feedstocks.\u00a0 BIOVYN\u2122 meets that demand.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cBIOVYN\u2122 demonstrates that we can substitute the use of virgin fossil feedstocks without compromising the unique product qualities such as durability, flexibility and recyclability that make PVC one of the most widely used, sustainable plastics in the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>BIOVYN\u2122 is expected to have numerous value-added applications across a range of industry sectors, including highly specialised end-uses such as automotive and medical.<\/p>\n<p>INOVYN has been working closely with Tarkett since the early stages of product development. The first application of BIOVYN\u2122 will be by Tarkett, who will source it for a new flooring collection.<\/p>\n<p>Comments Myriam Tryjefaczka, Director Sustainability &amp; Public Affairs for Tarkett EMEA: <em>\u201cOur partnership with INOVYN illustrates Tarkett\u2019s commitment to push the boundaries of sustainable innovation. Sourcing BIOVYN\u2122 for our upcoming new flooring collection is a key step in our journey to shift toward a circular economy model and respond to climate challenges.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Rolf Hogan, Executive Director of RSB, comments: <em>\u201cWe are extremely pleased to see BIOVYN<sup>TM<\/sup> enter the market carrying an RSB certification, demonstrating its excellent sustainability credentials. \u00a0Offering a positive climate impact &#8211; in the form of a 90% greenhouse gas reduction &#8211; as well as proven social and environmental risk mitigation, this new product is a true leader in the emerging circular bio economy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Concludes Filipe: <em>\u201cBIOVYN<sup>TM<\/sup> is an excellent example of INOVYN\u2019s ongoing commitment to accelerate progress towards a circular economy for PVC. It is also a major step forward in INOVYN\u2019s journey to sustainability and demonstrates our commitment to developing innovative solutions that address society\u2019s needs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn addition to developing new bio-attributed PVC grades, we continue to play a pivotal role in the wider VinylPlus<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> programme, through which the industry is collectively improving the sustainability performance of PVC.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>About INOVYN<\/h3>\n<p>Formed on 1 July 2015, INOVYN is a vinyls producer that ranks among the top three worldwide.\u00a0 With a turnover above \u20ac3.5 billion, INOVYN has more than 4,300 employees and manufacturing, sales and marketing operations in ten countries across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>INOVYN\u2019s portfolio consists of an extensive range of class-leading products arranged across Organic Chlorine Derivatives; Chlor Alkali; General Purpose Vinyls; Specialty Vinyls; Sulphur Chemicals; Salt; and Electrochemical and Vinyls Technologies. Annual production volumes are more than 40 million tones.\u00a0\u00a0www.inovyn.com<\/p>\n<h3>About Tarkett<\/h3>\n<p>With a history stretching back 135 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of more than \u20ac2.8 billion in 2018. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf and athletics tracks, the Group serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has 13,000 employees and 36 industrial sites and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to change the game with circular economy, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle\u00ae principles, with the ultimate goal of contributing to people\u2019s health and wellbeing, and preserving natural capital. Tarkett is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A, ISIN: FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT) and is included in the following indices: SBF 120 and CAC Mid 60.\u00a0www.tarkett.com<\/p>\n<h3>About RSB<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is the world\u2019s most trusted, valued and peer-reviewed standard for the sustainable bio-based and circular economy. \u00a0It is one of the European Commission\u2019s approved voluntary schemes used to show compliance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive\u2019s sustainability criteria. \u00a0RSB\u2019s is the first standard to develop a credible approach for the use of production waste and residues &#8211; including from non-biogenic sources &#8211; for fuels and products. \u00a0The RSB Standard has been developed and approved by its many stakeholders, including social and environmental NGOs, UN agencies, academia and industry, ensuring it is a uniquely practical and credible approach for building a sustainable economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INOVYN has today launched its latest generation of PVC under the brand name BIOVYNTM, becoming the world\u2019s first commercial producer of bio-attributed PVC using a supply chain fully certified by The\u00a0Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB). 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