Transforming tin waste into ingots

Oct 19, 2022
Transforming tin waste into ingots

metaconcept’s objectives for this project: Avoiding the need for landfills, avoiding burning materials and giving a 2nd life to waste products.

  1. Before: A complex waste, consisting of plastic foam/plastic film/tin foil, which is buried in the ground.
  2. Today using our innovative separation process: The tin waste is transformed into an ingot that begins a new life as tin material; plastic foam/plastic film transformed into energy.
  3. Tomorrow: the plastic foam/plastic film is transformed into glue, thereby creating added value as a material.

Expected result per tonne of tin collected: 1 waste pool not dug, 2 waste pools not created, i.e. 300 pools (15,000 m3) for 100 tonnes of tin (14 m3). And 20 to 50 times less energy consumed.

If you are interested in giving a second life to your waste and actively contributing to the safeguard of our planet, contact us!

By
Metaconcept is moving
Apr 20 2026

Metaconcept is moving

A new location, new challenges, but the same team by your side! It’s now official: on 18 May 2026, all our divisions (France, International and Recycling) will be...
By
The future is taking shape today at Metaconcept
Apr 02 2026

The future is taking shape today at Metaconcept

Welcoming 30 pupils from Daisy Georges Martin Secondary School in Irigny for a hands-on experience means, above all, giving them a roadmap for their future. The aim of...
By
Alloys and solders: your complete solution
Mar 12 2026

Alloys and solders: your complete solution

Already trust us for your alloys? Simplify your brazing supplies too. Whether copper-phosphorus or silver, we help you choose the right format and the appropriate flux...