Seitim: How Imerys is joining forces with start-ups to unlock the sustainable potential of minerals
Seitim is an innovative joint venture between Imerys and Seitiss, a circular economy start-up company. Its mission is to turn industrial waste into valuable mineral resources.
Imerys aims to proactively address customers’ growing demand for recycled minerals, reducing their ecological footprint.
Using unique digital tools to locate untapped sources of waste and turn them into value-added products, Seitim is contributing to improving industrial waste management and extending the lifecycle of materials within the economy.
Launched at the end of 2023, the Seitim joint venture is already seeing positive development, offering valuable solutions, particularly to ceramic-like products and concrete production players in Europe.
Exciting developments lay ahead: reaching new industries and scaling up are on the roadmap.
Watch this video to learn more about Seitim joint venture and Imerys' strong interest in fostering more partnerships with startups, universities, and other innovative actors to drive further advancements in sustainability and circular economy practices.
Imerys minerals are found in over thirty industrial sectors, serving as essential ingredients in a broad range of applications—from cosmetics and construction to energy transition initiatives. In these fields, regulations and client expectations are increasingly stringent regarding environmental protection and health standards. Our goal is to help our clients get the most out of our solutions by enhancing their positive contributions to society and responsibly managing any potential negative effects throughout their entire life cycle.
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