Plastics Recycling Update

News from Agilyx, LyondellBasell and more

Agilyx and energy company Technip Energies will collaborate on efforts to scale up Agilyx’s pyrolysis technology for polystyrene.

Rug producer FLOR announced it has been using Aquafil’s ECONYL regenerated nylon, which is made through a depolymerization process, for 10 years.

GreenMantra Technologies will process pre- and post-consumer Crayola markers using GreenMantra’s depolymerization technology.

Packaging equipment producer KHS Group developed a 100% RPET bottle for German beverage company Eckes-Granini.

LyondellBasell released its 2020 sustainability report, noting that the company’s Quality Circular Polymers joint venture has increased its recycling capacity to 55,000 metric tons per year.

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and vehicle manufacturer Local Motors completed a study looking at recycling thermoplastic parts and shavings generated during the 3D printing process.

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