Purecycle Technologies, Mitsui to Develop Polypropylene Recycling Plant in Japan

Circular Economy Purecycle Technologies, Mitsui to Develop Polypropylene Recycling Plant in Japan

2023-03-22 Source: Press release Ahlam Rais 2 min Reading Time

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Under the heads of agreement signed between both the parties, Purecycle Technologies and Mitsui will develop a polypropylene recycling plant in Japan. The project is expected to transform PP waste into an ultra-pure recycled resin and will have an annual capacity of 59,000 metric tons.

Purecycle uses a patented technology that can remove virtually all contaminants, colors and odors from polypropylene plastic waste.(Source: Pixabay) — Purecycle uses a patented technology that can remove virtually all contaminants, colors and odors from polypropylene plastic waste.
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Florida/USA – Purecycle Technologies and Mitsui & Co. (Mitsui) have recently signed a heads of agreement (HOA) to develop and operate a polypropylene (PP) recycling plant in Japan. The two sides are targeting completion of a plant in 2026. The first plant is designed to transform PP waste into an ultra-pure recycled (UPR) resin and expected to have an annual capacity of 59,000 metric tons (130 million pounds).

Purecycle CEO Dustin Olson said, “We need strong global partners like Mitsui to solve the global plastic waste crisis. This HOA is a major step forward in the process of bringing a true circular solution to Japan for polypropylene plastic waste. The final options for site locations are located between major population and industrial centers, so we can optimize supply chain activities for both feed and product. We believe this site will become a strategic sustainable supply location for critical Japanese industries like automotive, electronics, and consumer product companies.”

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Purecycle uses a patented technology that can remove virtually all contaminants, colors and odors from polypropylene plastic waste (designated as No.5 plastic) and transform it into an ultra-pure plastic resin that can be used multiple times.

Chief Operating Officer of the Performance Materials Business Unit at Mitsui Hiroshi Kakiuchi commented, “Mitsui has identified ‘sustainability management and the evolution of ESG’ as key areas of its Corporate Strategy. Through this new joint project with Purecycle, Mitsui aims to contribute to the overall reduction of plastic waste and the establishment of a circular economy in Japan. By securing plastic waste as the raw material, manufacturing recycled polypropylene resin, and expanding the applications of the material for consumer goods, food containers and automobile interiors, Mitsui aims to make a significant contribution to the creation of a more sustainable society.”

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