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Plastic Recycling February 09, 2024 07:30:06 PM

Rumpke & Eastman Partner to Revolutionize Plastic Waste Recycling

Paul Ploumis
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Both Rumpke and Eastman are driven by a shared commitment to innovation and sustainable practices.
Rumpke & Eastman Partner to Revolutionize Plastic Waste Recycling

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize the global plastic waste landscape, Rumpke Waste & Recycling, a North American recycling powerhouse, and Eastman, a pioneer in molecular recycling, have forged a strategic partnership. This alliance aims to breathe new life into hard-to-recycle and colored PET packaging waste, transforming it into virgin-quality polyesters.

A Collaboration Born of Innovation and Sustainability

The partnership, announced on February 8, 2024, will see Rumpke collect and sort the challenging PET waste, which traditional mechanical recycling methods often overlook. This waste will then be channeled to Eastman, where their cutting-edge molecular recycling technology will convert it into high-quality polyesters.

These recycled polyesters will be reintroduced into various packaging applications, marking a significant stride towards expanding the circular economy for polyesters. This closed-loop approach aligns with Eastman's commitment to endless recycling for materials, allowing them to be reused indefinitely.

Creating a New Market for Overlooked Materials

Jeff Snyder, a spokesperson for Rumpke, underscored the partnership's potential to create a new market for materials currently excluded from the recycling process. This development is poised to divert more waste from landfills and incinerators, fostering a more sustainable and circular economy.

Keeping Raw Materials in the Loop

Brad Lich from Eastman emphasized the collaboration's role in keeping more raw materials in circulation, assisting brands in achieving their recycled content goals. "This partnership is a significant step towards a true circular solution for plastics," Lich said, highlighting the potential for infinite recycling of materials.

The timing of this partnership is crucial, as Eastman is preparing to commence operations at the world's largest material-to-material molecular recycling facility in Kingsport, Tennessee. This facility, capable of recycling 110,000 metric tons of plastic waste annually, is set to redefine the boundaries of waste management and recycling.

Both Rumpke and Eastman are driven by a shared commitment to innovation and sustainable practices. While Eastman's efforts towards a circular economy are detailed on their website, Rumpke boasts a reputation as an established waste management company serving millions of customers across North America.

As the world grapples with the escalating plastic waste crisis, this partnership between Rumpke and Eastman offers a beacon of hope. By harnessing the power of molecular recycling technology, they are transforming the narrative around waste, paving the way for a more sustainable and circular future.

In the grand scheme of global waste management, this collaboration is more than just an alliance between two industry leaders. It's a testament to the power of innovation and the untapped potential of waste materials. As Jeff Snyder aptly put it, "We're not just managing waste; we're creating resources for the future."

Courtesy: www.bnnbreaking.com

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