At IPB nv environmental protection is of major importance. Production processes are being optimised in order to minimise environmental pollution. Optimum use of energy and recovery and reuse of cooling-water are only some measures in order to reduce environmetal pollution. Waste caused during production switches and the start up of production plants, is being regranulated en reused in the extrusion process. Other waste streams are being sorted and collected afterwards by specialized recycling companies. Products produced at IPB, such as PP & PET can be recycled after use and reprocessed again (e.g. for plastic pallets).