That’s what makes burgeoning private investments in new recycling technologies so exciting.
These technologies can dramatically increase the types and amount of plastic that can be recycled. Which reduces the need for fossil resources and keeps plastic out of our environment.
It’s called advanced recycling.
These technologies turn used solid plastic into its gas or liquid raw materials to be remade into brand new plastic for use in virtually any plastic product or packaging.
And plastic makers are stepping up with significant investments and commitments.
What We're Doing
Progress in Action
Explore how America's Plastic Makers are contributing to advanced recycling technologies.
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Fact Sheets
The following series illustrates how advanced recycling turns used plastic into new plastic and provides more information about the environmental profile of this new manufacturing technology.