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Revolutionary Catalyst Transforms Plastic Recycling Efficiency

9/4/2025

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Chemists Revolutionize Recycling

Chemists at Northwestern University created a nickel-based catalyst for plastic recycling that eliminates sorting requirements.
This catalyst effectively decomposes polyolefin plastics into useful products such as fuels and lubricants, even with PVC contaminants.
The new method improves recycling efficiency and has the potential to transform global plastic waste management.

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Matterr Advances Sustainability

Matterr is building a depolymerization plant in Knapsack Chemical Park to produce 10,000 tonnes of fossil-free PET annually.
The plant will use advanced technology to transform complex PET waste into primary materials, promoting a circular economy.
RCYCL and Better Packaging are partnering to enhance clothing recycling via POLLAST! C mailers, reducing landfill waste.
This collaboration enables brands to monitor recycling efforts, strengthening sustainability commitments and addressing soft plastics recycling issues.

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Chemists Revolutionize Recycling

Chemists at Northwestern University created a nickel-based catalyst for plastic recycling that eliminates sorting requirements.
This catalyst effectively decomposes polyolefin plastics into useful products such as fuels and lubricants, even with PVC contaminants.
The new method improves recycling efficiency and has the potential to transform global plastic waste management.

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