Over 35 million tons of plastic is generated in the United States each year, of which 75% tends to end up in landfills, while another 15% is incinerated. Less than 10% of all plastic waste is currently being recycled, partly due to technical and economical constraints. Alterra Energy recycles plastics through a thermochemical liquefaction process, targeting plastic waste that would otherwise end up in landfills or incinerators.
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