The alignment film is a key material required for the production of LCD panels. It is expensive, but once it is used up, it can only be disposed of as waste in the past, which not only results in a loss of resource value, but also poses a potential threat to the environment. In recent years, there has been a growing global outcry for environmental protection and resource recycling, and CHIMEI, cooperated with the world's leading panel maker, has embarked on an innovative project aimed at reclaiming and recovering alignment films to achieve a circular economy, making a significant contribution to the sustainable development of the environment.

Local Supply to Meet Client's Needs, Technological Advantage as Core Competitiveness

Currently, Taiwan's panel makers still rely on imported alignment films from overseas material suppliers. When they face new demands from clients, it takes a longer time to communicate with foreign suppliers than with local suppliers, and with the recycling process carried out in this project, it is not enough to cover the transportation cost of alignment films back and forth from Taiwan to overseas alone. CHIMEI has long been dedicated in the specialty chemicals used in the panel industry for many years. In the development of new technology related to alignment films, CHIMEI possesses the professional advantages of researching, developing, and manufacturing alignment films, and can further expand the advantages to the collection, recycling, treatment, and purification of discarded alignment films, etc. CHIMEI is committed to provide Taiwan's panel makers with a stable supply of materials, and it can instantly respond to the client's needs and achieve the best benefits of a circular economy, in terms of waste reduction, transportation mileage reduction, and cost reduction.

Establishment of a Compliant Recycling Model for Effective Reuse of Resources

The implementation of the circular economy must take into account issues such as waste treatment and pollution prevention, so in addition to technological innovation, there must also be a relevant legal basis to promote the effective conversion of waste into valuable resources, achieving the goal of recycling. With the increasing awareness of circular economy in the industrial sector, Taiwan's environmental protection laws and regulations have gradually added a resource recycling model, which is clearly defined by law to ensure the technical feasibility and legality of the industry. CHIMEI has had many discussions with client and authorities such as the Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Protection Bureau, as well as a lengthy review process, including changes to the waste disposal plan, which ultimately allows CHIMEI to recycle and reuse clients' waste alignment films into reclaimed fluids that can be reapplied to clients' processes, creating a legal and compliant recycling model of its own, and realizing the maximum utilization of resources.

CHIMEI’s Carbon Handprint: From Manufacturer to Co-Innovator

CHIMEI's innovative initiative to convert waste alignment films into reclaimed fluids with its client demonstrated the two companies' shared commitment to environmental sustainability. The significance of this project lies not only in turning waste into a valuable resource, but also in promoting the development of a circular economy. By recycling resources, not only can we reduce the consumption of natural resources and minimize the impact on the environment, but we can also bring substantial economic benefits to enterprises and enhance their competitiveness. At the same time, it is also a commitment to end-consumers to provide them with more environmentally friendly and sustainable products and services. It is believed that with the further advancement of this project, a new chapter will be opened for the development of the global circular economy, driving sustained momentum for sustainable development in the future. As a leading global supplier of high-performance materials, CHIMEI looks forward to seeing more companies joining the project and working together to create a better future!