Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) marked a significant milestone in sustainable manufacturing today with the inauguration of the Taichung Zero Waste Manufacturing Center. During the ceremony, TSMC also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on carbon capture with the Ministry of Environment. The event was attended by representatives from TSMC’s green technology collaborators Chang Chun Petrochemical, Transcene, and Li Ying Environmental Technology, supply chain partners, academic institutions, industry associations, and the government.
The Taichung Zero Waste Manufacturing Center adheres to principles that maximize waste reduction and environmental benefits as well as minimize risk. It features four major recycling facilities: fluoride recycling, silica recycling, solvent thermal recovery, and isopropanol recovery. These facilities ensure proper disposal of waste resources. Since beginning trial operations in 2023, the center has successfully purified and recycled chemicals to meet the standards for recycled products. These chemicals are suitable for use in other industries and are being developed into electronic-grade quality for reuse in semiconductor processes, reducing the need for raw material extraction and pioneering a new model of the circular economy.
In the pursuit of net-zero emissions, the Taichung Zero Waste Manufacturing Center has emerged as Taiwan’s pioneering demonstration site for implementing membrane carbon capture technology. TSMC and the Ministry of Environment have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop this technology, which will be introduced into general waste thermal treatment (incineration) facilities. This innovative carbon reduction approach aims to enhance and expand sustainable impact.
Read the full article on tsmc.com: Taichung Zero Waste Manufacturing Center Launches: A Milestone in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development
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