If approved, the proposed development, Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, will use pyrolysis technology to convert traditionally hard-to-recyclable plastics into Purified Pyrolysis Oil – an alternative to the “virgin” fossil oils needed in the petrochemical industry.
The facility, known as an ecoPlant, will be located between Pride Parkway and the A17 and is designed to process up to 25,000 tonnes of waste plastics each year.
Materials would be sourced from contracted waste processing companies and include items such as fast-food containers, shopping bags, plastic films and other hard-to-recycle plastics.
The plant is expected to create up to 70 permanent jobs, with a further 100 roles supported during the two-year construction phase.
Tom Field, Clean Planet Energy’s Director of Expansion and Development, previously said about the project: “Our ecoPlant in Sleaford would be a key milestone in Clean Planet Energy’s national rollout of facilities to tackle the plastic waste crisis at scale.
“It also demonstrates Clean Planet’s commitment to partnering with local authorities to deliver real environmental change.”
Decision expected from Lincolnshire Council
Clean Planet Energy said the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park site was chosen for its strong industrial infrastructure and alignment with local sustainability and economic-growth priorities.
Lincolnshire County Council, responsible for regulating waste disposal in the region, will determine the planning application.
Richard Wright, leader of North Kesteven District Council, previously welcomed the proposal: “Clean Planet Energy’s commitment to bring its second-only ecoPlant in the UK to Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park would be a brilliant boost for our economy and jobs locally, and spell even better news for our environment.
“It puts Sleaford and North Kesteven on the map when it comes to tackling hard-to-recycle waste plastic and finding innovative, tech-based solutions to the growing problem plastic presents.”
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