Everything from the clothing and automotive sectors to medical equipment and electronics is manufactured with plastics. These materials have changed our lives for the better. However, their end-of-life has resulted in an abundance of plastic waste in our environment and has become a global concern. Our recycling facilities are underdeveloped and overwhelmed by the amount of plastic waste and according to data collected in 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that of the 35.7 million tons of plastic produced only 9% was recycled. Here at Novoloop, we are solving this problem by creating a circular economy for plastic waste. Through our patented technology, the ATOD process, we are chemically transforming waste polyethylene into new monomers. These monomers are then upcycled into new products, such as high-performance materials and even to new food products. This presentation will cover the state-of the art in advanced plastics recycling, decomposition methods for polyethylene and Novoloop’s advancements in the field.

Novoloop: Sustainable materials for a changing planet

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