Responding to global efforts toward creating a more sustainable future, several innovative companies have emerged dedicated to reinventing how plastic waste is dealt with. Agilyx leads with their unique pyrolysis-based chemical recycling technology and Cyclyx for feedstock challenges; but many other firms have made significant strides in recycling plastics – find out about them all now.
TerraCycle
Recycling the Unrecyclable TerraCycle has a reputation for being innovative in its approach to recycling items that are traditionally not recyclable. They offer special collection programs in collaboration with large brands and consumers to ensure that every type of waste is recycled.
Plastic Energy
Plastic Energy’s Turning Plastic into Oil: Plastic Energy uses a thermo-anaerobic (TAC) conversion process to turn end-of life plastics into synthetic oil, which can then be used to make new plastic products. This ensures that plastics are being recycled in a circular fashion.
BioCellection
BioCellection is a pioneer in the advanced chemical recycling of polyethylene, a common type plastic. It breaks it down into valuable molecule used in everyday products.
PureCycle Technologies
PureCycle Technologies produces virgin-like resin from waste by using a unique recycling method developed by P&G.
Loop Industries
Loop is a depolymerization expert. It specializes in breaking down PET polymers, which are commonly found as bottles, to their monomers. These monomers are purified, and then repolymerized into new PET plastic of virgin quality.
Plastic waste is a major environmental problem. However, innovative solutions from companies such as Agilyx TerraCycle Plastic Energy and others promise to move plastics towards a circular and sustainable future. Integration of advanced technologies, collaboration models, and feedstock strategies are key factors to ensure that plastics have a second life after use, instead of becoming an environmental liability.
This post was written by Steven Elia Co-Founder and Recycling Director at eCycle Florida. eCycle Florida is a R2 Certified electronics recycling company in the state of Florida. Our processes and procedures are dedicated to the proper destruction and recycling of your electronics. eCycle Florida is your go-to for Pinellas County electronics disposal.
