SK chemicals to supply green plastics to Malaysian kitchenware manufacturer

SK chemicals has signed an MOU with Malaysia’s kitchenware manufacturer LH Plus to supply copolyester and circular recycled plastic materials for the kitchenware materials market.

SK chemicals and LH Plus signed the MOU on May 15.

SK chemicals will supply LH Plus with up to 2,000 tons of ECOZEN, a copolyester containing biomass, and SKYPET CR, a circular recycled PET made from waste plastics, by 2027. The 2,000 tons of raw materials can produce approximately 100 million 1-liter water bottles.

The two companies will also collaborate on developing new kitchenware products using ECOZEN and SKYPET CR materials and expanding their reach among global brands.

ECOZEN is a high-performance material known for its glass-like transparency, making it ideal for food containers where visibility is essential. It is free of bisphenol A (BPA), an environmental hormone, making it a safe and reliable choice for cookware and kitchenware.

SKYPET CR, produced using advanced depolymerization technology, breaks down waste plastics at the molecular level and transforms them into raw materials, ensuring the same quality and properties as petroleum-based PET.

Unlike mechanically recycled plastics, which are typically used in textiles and furniture, SKYPET CR can be used for a wide range of products that traditionally rely on petroleum-based PET, including food and beverage containers and tableware. It also addresses consumer concerns regarding hygiene and safety.