From Croatia without waste: “truly circular” process offers hazardous chemicals a second life
A clean-tech company in Croatia claims to recycle around three million kilograms of polluted solvents annually – without any waste. An “efficient, safe and economically valuable” recycling process of hazardous chemicals… made in Europe.
Workers at a recycling plant in Ivanić-Grad, Croatia, are involved in a "truly circular" process that gives hazardous solvents a second life. The plant, partly funded by the European Union, recycles around three million kilograms of used solvents annually, achieving a 90% recycling rate. The process involves analyzing the contaminated solvents, distilling them to remove residues, and then purifying the clean solvents for reuse in production lines.
The waste from this process is used to generate energy for the facility, while the remaining sludge is turned into ash for construction use. The company, Premifab Ltd, accepts solvents from industries such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, paint, and food packaging, which have been polluted and rendered unusable for further treatment.
The purified solvents are returned to the clients in special containers, ensuring a closed-loop circular economy. The company faces competition from major players in Europe but emphasizes efficiency and versatility in its services.
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