The SlavkaSk n.o. and IGNA project has reached a major milestone. After many months of persistent work, thorough planning, and close cooperation with the authorities, we have officially received the document that is most crucial for the operation of our project: the integrated environmental permit for the operation of a pyrolysis plant for the recovery of non-hazardous waste (in short: the waste management permit).
This milestone is not only crucial for us from a legal standpoint, but it is also the final green light that allows us to begin live testing of the technology at our Borsodnádasd plant, followed by full-scale operation. Our state-of-the-art BLJ16 pyrolysis plant, consisting of more than 3,000 components, is ready to begin working toward a cleaner environment. Furthermore, this landmark permit serves as a significant reference that will greatly facilitate and accelerate similar permitting processes in other European countries in the future, paving the way for the technology’s international expansion.
What does this mean for SlavkaSk and the environment?
With this waste management permit, our company can begin processing plastic waste that would previously have ended up in landfills or in the natural environment. Using our innovative pyrolysis (thermal decomposition) technology, we convert these hard-to-recycle plastics into usable energy and recyclable materials in an oxygen-free environment at high temperatures.
Obtaining a waste management permit is one of the most rigorous permitting processes under both Hungarian and European Union law. Thorough inspections conducted by the authorities ensure that the facility operates as safely as possible and complies in every respect with the highest environmental standards.
In line with Slavkask n.o.’s international mission, the launch of the Hungarian plant is a key step toward realizing a global circular economy. Our goal is not only to radically reduce plastic pollution but also to demonstrate a sustainable industrial model that creates economic and social value—while supporting, among other things, the humanitarian objectives of the IGNA project.
The essence of the innovative pyrolysis (thermal decomposition) technology we use is as follows:
- In an oxygen-free environment: At high temperatures, we break down the molecular structure of plastics without combustion (and thus without harmful emissions).
- We convert it into a valuable resource: At the end of the process, we produce recyclable secondary raw materials—primarily high-quality pyrolysis oil and gas—from the hard-to-recycle waste.
- We operate in a closed system: The technology includes self-sustaining elements, as the system itself uses a portion of the gases generated during the process to meet its energy needs, thereby maximizing efficiency.
In the coming weeks, we will be fine-tuning the plant and preparing for test runs. Follow our website and social media channels, where we’ll be providing regular updates on the latest developments at the Borsodnádasd plant!
Global Mission, Local Impact
In line with the vision of the international umbrella organization Slavkask n.o., the launch of the Hungarian facility is a strategically important step toward realizing the global circular economy. With our economically viable model, we protect the environment while, through the IGNA project, we apply blockchain technology for humanitarian purposes. With this investment, Borsodnádasd and its surrounding region are also being placed on the map of sustainable industrial innovation.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Together, we are building a cleaner, more livable, and more sustainable future—step by step, using technology for the sake of nature.