Looplife Polymers, operating as a dedicated division of Despriet Gebroeders NV, is a Belgian polymer recycling and upcycling manufacturer situated in Hulshout, Antwerp province. Established in 2013 and integrated into Despriet Gebroeders in 2016, the company focuses specifically on high-value recycling of bio-based plastics as well as technical polyolefin waste streams.
Looplife Polymers is notable as a European pioneer in the mechanical recycling and formulation of polylactic acid (r-PLA), giving post-industrial and post-consumer biopolymers a second high-value life cycle rather than directing them to downcycling or incineration. The company combines advanced sorting, filtration, and twin-screw extrusion compounding to upgrade reprocessed granules to virgin-equivalent industrial standards.
The manufacturing site is certified under the Belgian Quality Association’s BQA QA-CER standard, verifying recycled content and recycling quality management systems.