We’re relentless about expanding what’s possible for plastic recycling—transforming plastic waste with innovation and technology.
THE CHALLENGE
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We recognize the urgency of addressing the plastic waste challenge. We’re redefining plastic recycling through innovative thinking and technological capabilities that enable the transformation of plastic waste into ISCC-PLUS-certified feedstock. Our proprietary intelligence system allows us to accept a significantly wider range of plastic waste, including films and flexibles that are difficult to recycle using traditional methods.
The challenge
Many difficult-to-recycle plastic materials, like films and flexibles, can't be recycled through traditional means.
Issues like additives, fillers, adhesives, low-grade quality, and complex chemistries often limit what’s recycled.
Traditional systems often limit the kinds of plastics accepted, resulting in plastic waste that remains unrecycled.
A new approach is needed to address the plastic waste challenge
Plastic waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. With billions of tons produced every year, less than 10% of this plastic is recycled in the U.S. Traditional recycling methods often accept only a limited range of plastics, which leaves some post-use plastics unprocessed and bound for landfills. This limits the potential for circularity where materials are reused rather than discarded.
Our solutions
Proprietary technology and advanced sorting methods recover valuable materials from complex waste streams
Custom-formulated feedstock that meets exact customer processing specifications for mechanical and advanced recycling
Solutions designed specifically for recycling plastic films, flexibles and other materials often rejected by traditional processes
Harnessing technology
Our approach is based on a proprietary technology that catalogs the intricacies of various types of plastic waste—from diverse material components of the plastics to various additives, like labels, adhesives, fillers and colorants associated with everyday products. This understanding allows for effective sorting and processing techniques that expand the potential for recycling. We’ve developed custom-formulated recycling solutions for difficult-to-recycle plastic waste so more post-use plastics can be diverted from landfills.
A pathway to a circular economy
The demand for recycled plastic is rapidly increasing, with projections indicating an annual rise of 7-10 million metric tons over the next five years. According to a report from McKinsey & Company, this growth will be driven by rising consumer awareness regarding sustainability, commitments made by consumer-packaged goods companies, and the implementation of new regulations aimed at reducing plastic waste.
Improving the feedstock supply for advanced recycling technology is essential to meet the growing market demand. Expanding infrastructure and building stronger partnerships across the value chain will further support this effort. Advanced recycling solutions complement mechanical recycling, enhancing overall recycling capabilities and sustainability. That's where our Cyclyx Circularity Center in Houston plays a pivotal role. Our facility is uniquely designed to enhance the availability and quality of post-use plastics, ensuring we can keep pace with this rising demand.
By leveraging our innovation, we provide solutions that not only divert more post-use plastics from landfills, but also transform them into high-quality, ISCC-PLUS-certified circular feedstock. Cyclyx supports sustainable practices across industries and paves the way for a truly circular economy, where plastic materials are reintegrated into a variety of new everyday products, contributing to effective resource management.
Discover how Cyclyx is tackling the plastic waste challenge. Together, we can move towards a sustainable future by transforming discarded materials into valuable resources.
If you or your organization would like to get involved, fill out the form below to contact a member of the Cyclyx team. We look forward to exploring how we can collaborate to divert plastic waste from landfills and create a more sustainable future together.