Shaping a
Sustainable
Future

Micronipol was founded in 2000 at a time of rising environmental awareness.
Today, we are proud to pave the way for manufacturers in Portugal and around the world to start using recycled plastic as the preferred type of raw-material.
Our recycling plant is located at the heart of Portugal’s industrial area and covers a total area of 50.000 m².

Micronipol is part of Veolia Group and PlastiLoop offer.

2. Grinding

1. Arrival

3. Washing

4. Pelletising

5. Quality Control

6. Storage

Plastics are fed into shredders and grinders where they are broken down into smaller flakes.

In our final stage, plastic residues
are melted down and forced through an extruder in the shape of pellets. To produce 14.000 tons of recycled pellets per year, we use about 20.000 tons of waste from factories and houses.

Our laboratory is a mini-factory where we verify pellets’ typology and quality–colour, density and melting point– by manufacturing and testing end products. This is also where we try and test new products for Research and Development done in partnership with our clients.

Our pellets are stored in silos and transported in tanker trucks, containers and big bags.

Our production cycle starts at the arrival
of production waste from factories and urban waste from recycling bins across Portugal (ecopontos).

We wash materials to remove adhesives, labels, contaminants and any residual waste that is left in containers and that might affect the quality of the recyclate. Unlike factory waste, household waste is very dirty upon arrival. For this process, we created a closed treatment circuit in order to save water and associated costs.

2. Grinding

1. Arrival

3. Washing

4. Pelletising

5. Quality Control

6. Storage

Plastics are fed into shredders and grinders where they are broken down into smaller flakes.

In our final stage, plastic residues
are melted down and forced through an extruder in the shape of pellets. To produce 14.000 tons of recycled pellets per year, we use about 20.000 tons of waste from factories and houses.

Our laboratory is a mini-factory where we verify pellets’ typology and quality–colour, density and melting point– by manufacturing and testing end products. This is also where we try and test new products for Research and Development done in partnership with our clients.

Our pellets are stored in silos and transported in tanker trucks, containers and big bags.

Our production cycle starts at the arrival
of production waste from factories and urban waste from recycling bins across Portugal (ecopontos).

We wash materials to remove adhesives, labels, contaminants and any residual waste that is left in containers and that might affect the quality of the recyclate. Unlike factory waste, household waste is very dirty upon arrival. For this process, we created a closed treatment circuit in order to save water and associated costs.

Vision

To be recognized as a leader in plastic recycling in Portugal, through responsible social, corporate and environmental practises.

Mission

We strive to enhance our ecological footprint through recycling, while maximising resources, creating value for shareholders, employees and society in general.

Values

Our values are represented by the ethical, moral and social principles by which the company relates to its internal and external environment.

Quality Policy

We are aware that quality is a fundamental pillar for Micronipol’s success, and therefore make a commitment to implement and maintain the company’s quality policy.

These strategic guidelines enable Micronipol’s sustainable development. Through responsible social business and environmental practises, we aim to be recognised as a leading plastic recycler in both Portugal and worldwide.

To ensure our customers’ satisfaction by delivering recycled plastic materials that meet their requirements;
To ensure continuous improvement, using methods and tools that enable us to establish high standards of efficiency in production control, stock management, service and distribution–as per our customers’ expectations.
To provide the necessary means to achieve both strategic and operational objectives, defined within the scope of the Quality Management System, namely through continuous capacity training of all employees as well as continuous investment in recycling technology;
To involve all stakeholders–employees, suppliers, customers and the community–in the promotion of the organised waste market, showing evidence of its benefits to economic agents and, ultimately, consolidating its appreciation;
To comply with all the current legal, regulatory and prescriptive requirements that apply to our company’s operations;

ESG Report

Micronipol is proud to present its first sustainability report. Good environmental, social and economic practices have been assumed, since the beginning of our activity in 2000, as relevant factors. Now we intend to begin a systematic, consistent and transparent process of measuring and disclosing the performance achieved each year. Establishing bases to evaluate corporate strategy gives us a greater capacity to adapt to challenges in a constantly changing world. Our business model is based on the circular economy through the production of pellets from used plastics from selective collection, so environmental awareness has been very present from the beginning.

We intend to improve our ecological footprint beyond the recycling process and we are strongly committed to decarbonization goals.

We began this process with the gradual replacement of the car fleet with hybrid and electric vehicles and the installation of photovoltaic panels that currently cover 7% of our energy needs.

Influenced by a strong sustainability policy of the management structure, Micronipol is currently investing heavily in expanding its network of photovoltaic panels and, in the medium term, in the installation of a wind tower, which will allow our plant to be energy almost independent in terms of self-consumption.

It is Micronipol’s ambition to grow significantly in the coming years, but in a sustained and sustainable way, as we have demonstrated in our history of capabilities and challenges overcome over the 24 years of activity. From a social point of view, Micronipol is proud of its team of employees and has established a commitment to involving their families and local community in carrying out various initiatives.

We intend to continue to be a good example in the market where we operate and continue to improve to create value for employees and stakeholders.

Shaping a Sustainable Future