News for Plastic 2 Green

Plastic to Green, a company founded just two years ago with a mission to end the wasteful cycle of discarded plastics, is pioneering a breakthrough approach to circular sustainability.  Under the leadership of CEO and President Edward VanDyne, the company has developed a patented electrothermal dissociation technology that breaks plastics down into carbon black  and hydrogen.  The hydrogen is then converted into ammonia, providing not only a key component for fertilizers but also a safe, transportable source of clean fuel.  ChemAnalyst spoke exclusively with Edward VanDyne about the company’s vision, its technology, and the wider implications for both plastics and…

By 2025, companies like Nestle and L’Oreal are committing to only use recyclable or compostable materials in their products. Meanwhile, Procter & Gamble aims to reduce its use of virgin plastic derived from petroleum by half by 2030. To achieve these goals, they are investing in a new type of recycling technology known as “advanced” or “chemical” recycling, which is capable of processing more types of plastic products than current methods. However, despite its potential, this advanced recycling technology is currently facing challenges in meeting its efficiency promises, even as it gains support as a potential solution to the growing…

The article from BizWest discusses a startup, led by Loveland resident Ed VanDyne, focused on transforming waste plastic into valuable products like ammonia, carbon black, and carbon nanotubes through a patented high-temperature process. This innovative process involves several stages where materials like aluminum and silicon are separated and valuable gases and byproducts are extracted. The company, Plastic 2 Green Inc., aims to scale this technology to handle significant daily volumes of plastic waste, promoting sustainability and potentially altering the recycling landscape. The pilot project’s success could lead to multiple plants across the U.S., aiming to meet a high demand for…

Bridgestone and Michelin have released a joint white paper, which summarizes their collaborative year-long effort to increase the use of recovered carbon black (rCB) in the tire industry. This initiative is part of their broader strategy toward achieving material circularity, addressing both environmental impacts and the supply chain limitations associated with rCB. The white paper presents proposed global standards for rCB use, aiming to facilitate its broader adoption and help meet sustainability targets, including significant reductions in CO2 emissions in tire production. For more details, you can view the full press release here.

The burgeoning market for carbon nanotubes and graphene, currently valued at $6.3 billion and expected to escalate to $20 billion by 2030, underscores their critical role in advancing manufacturing for next-generation microchips, cell phones, and other technologies. These materials are integral for enhancing the performance and efficiency of semiconductors, aligning with initiatives like the CHIPS Act of 2022.