The Fraunhofer Institute in a first data analysis of the entire process chain confirms Pyrum’s pyrolysis process saves significantly more CO2 compared to conventional recycling methods
Pyrum Innovations AG has once again proven the sustainability of its business model. A scientific study by the Fraunhofer Institute recently published in the renowned journal “Resources, Conservation and Recycling” proves that Pyrum’s pyrolysis process offers significant CO2 savings compared to conventional methods.
The comprehensive “Life Cycle Assessment” (LCA) in the study compares the environmental impact of the pyrolysis of ELT using the Pyrum process with other conventional disposal methods, including incineration in cement plants and material recycling. For the first time, data from the entire process chain of line 1 of the Pyrum plant in Dillingen was used for this purpose. The results show that the recycling of ELT through the Pyrum pyrolysis process is significantly more environmentally friendly than other methods in the categories of global warming, particulate matter and resource use. Overall, the Pyrum pyrolysis process results in a CO2 saving of 703 kg CO2 equivalent per tonne of ELT. By comparison, the current recycling mix in Germany achieves a saving of 561 kg CO2 equivalent per tonne of ELT.
Pascal Klein, CEO of Pyrum Innovations AG said; “The pyrolysis of ELT using the Pyrum process is superior to conventional utilisation methods. In addition to the LCA already carried out by Fraunhofer UMSICHT last year, the study results now published include real operating data from the mill and agglomeration. This means that the database is very robust and the results underline the enormous potential of the Pyrum pyrolysis technology in ELT recycling.”
