Utilising waste from power cable production using XLPE
The Greenology Concept includes many different components, one of the most important being our commitment to helping customers reduce their carbon footprint.
A key initiative has been our collaboration with leading manufacturers and research institutes to develop a method for utilizing waste from power cable production using XLPE.
XLPE is PE (polyethylene) cross-linked with an additive to enhance its properties, resulting in scrap that is difficult to recycle. Together with NKT, Borealis, and Swerea IVF, Axjo has succeeded across the entire value chain. Effective recycling at NKT’s plant, combined with a sophisticated method in Axjo’s mixing and compounding process in Gislaved, has proven successful.
Products are now being developed with significant XLPE content as an impact modifier. These innovative products have been on the market for over a year, with positive feedback from both cable manufacturers and end-users.
Reusing 1,000 kg of XLPE saves 2,000 kg of CO₂, helping our customers become more sustainable and profitable, as the waste does not need to be sent to landfill or incinerated.
More case studies
Case: Kjell & Co
Kjell & CO is transitioning from using virgin polymers to sustainable Greenology Compounds. By switching to these eco-friendly materials, they are reducing their environmental impact while maintaining the high-quality standards their customers expect.
Case: Prysmian Group
Prysmian Group has transitioned from using standard recycled materials to Axjo’s innovative Greenology Compounds. This shift allows them to maintain high performance standards while reducing their environmental footprint.