The companies say the technology aims to enable the conversion of hard to recycle plastic packaging into recycled polyethylene with “near-virgin quality” and a “low greenhouse gas emissions footprint”.
According to the companies, the development process of its new technology will focus on using dissolution technology to recycle plastic materials including polyethene and post household plastic waste such as rigids, flexible and multi-layer packaging.
The technology aims to deliver high quality post-consumer recycled (PCR) polymer with a “lower greenhouse gas emissions footprint than fossil-based polyethylene”.
‘Partnership’
Lee Ellen Drechsler, senior vice president of corporate research and development at Procter & Gamble, said: “Our partnership with Dow helps P&G advance our objective to scale industry solutions as we help create a circular future where materials are recycled and remade instead of becoming waste.”
‘Committed’
Dave Parrillo, vice president for research and development, Dow packaging and specialty plastics and hydrocarbons, said: “Dow is committed to transforming plastic waste into circular solutions that can be made into high quality resins demanded by our customers while helping to accelerate a circular economy.
“We are excited to work with P&G who has similar sustainability goals and commitment to innovation.”
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