Plastic Recycling Advancements

Alterra Technology, a global leader in advanced plastic recycling, has taken a major step forward in its efforts to reduce plastic waste by successfully testing its recycled product in Australia. In a recent trial, "9.5 tons of plastic pyrolysis oil (PPO)—produced from used plastics at Alterra’s facility in Akron, Ohio—were processed at Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery."

This trial showed that Alterra’s recycled oil works well with existing refinery systems, proving it can be used without changing current equipment. This is an important step in showing how Alterra’s technology can support large-scale plastic recycling across Australia.

Alterra’s process breaks down used plastics into their basic chemical parts, creating a high-quality oil that can be used to make new plastics and chemicals. The trial also helps Viva Energy build the case for a permanent soft plastics recycling plant in Australia using this kind of advanced recycling technology.

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