Advanced Plastics Recycling through Thermochemical Liquefaction

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.

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Proper waste management through recycling and reuse significantly reduces emissions and pollutants released into air, water and soil, thereby reducing adverse impacts on human health and the environment.

Alterra Energy recycles plastics through a thermochemical liquefaction process, targeting plastic waste that would otherwise end up in landfills or incinerators. Through the liquefaction process, plastic waste is turned into pyrolysis oil that can be further processed into waste, fuels, and plastic resins with similar material characteristics to virgin plastics. With over $30 trillion invested in plastic recycling technologies to date, companies within this industry are racing to deliver.

This webinar will take a deep dive into various plastic recycling technologies. Featured speakers include Frederic Schmuck, Alterra’s CEO, Leticia Socal, PhD, Polymer Science and Andreas van Giezen, Boundless Research Analyst.