We remove color, odor, and other impurities from polypropylene (No.5) plastic waste, resulting in an ultra-pure recycled resin. One Goal:
#APurePlanet
♻️🌎
“This is a turning point for the future of PureCycle." 🚚
The first shipment of PureFive resin was sent to our North American distributor,
@Formerra
. This first truckload is the beginning of our impact on the circular economy of plastics.
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We're back to making pellets in Ironton! 👏
“We’ve made many upgrades to the facility that we feel will help us run continuously and achieve the upcoming milestones."
-PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson
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Today, PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson gives you a look at co-product one and how it represents another step in our sustainability efforts!
Co-product one could be used in numerous applications, including asphalt, roofing, fuels and other niche specialty products.
Have you ever had coffee grinds in your coffee? No one wants that. ☕
PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson uses this analogy to share more about the improvements we're currently making at our Ironton purification facility.
Prior to the scheduled pause, we had some special visitors in Ironton.
The team from
@LOrealParisUSA
had the opportunity to see the progress we've made at our flagship facility. They even witnessed some of our virgin-like, recycled resin.
We're thankful for all of the engineers, operators, craftsmen and maintenance crew who have been working hard to upgrade our Ironton purification facility.🦃
PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson caught up with our Operations Supervisor Rob Ramey to get one final update before the holiday.
Our team in Ironton continues to make improvements at our flagship purification facility. 👷🏽♀️👷🏽
PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson is back to give you a look at one of the fixes that's been made.
As we upgrade the Ironton purification facility, we wanted to share some of the work that's being done. 👷🏽♀️👷🏽
PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson explains how an additional automatic screen changer can help increase the plant's efficiency.
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ICYMI: We have restarted production at our Ironton facility following a scheduled pause to upgrade the plant. Thanks to our amazing team in Ironton, several improvements were made to help improve run times and enhance production. ♻️
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It's official!
Our flagship purification facility in Ironton, Ohio received formal certification of mechanical completion from the site's independent construction monitor. ✔️
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So what is an automatic screen changer? 🤔
PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson shows you the type of machine that will help to improve the run times at our Ironton purification facility.
Production has been ramping up at our Ironton facility since the December restart.
"We've experienced substantial progress over the past month."
-PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson
Read more in our latest Ironton update:
PureCycle had a big day yesterday!
For anyone that’s just learning about us, here’s a bit more about our technology and how we hope to change the world’s relationship with plastic.
We’ve leveled up!
ICYMI: Yesterday, our Ironton facility successfully produced the first run of Ultra-Pure Recycled resin from post-industrial material.
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We are proud to announce that our Ironton facility has successfully transformed post-industrial recycled material into PureCycle’s ultra-pure recycled resin.
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Our pre-processing lines are operational! PureCycle team members are working 24/7 to get waste material into the system, so it can be turned into clear, ultra-pure recycled pellets.
PureCycle was recently in Washington D.C. to speak with lawmakers about the advancements in recycling technology and the legislation that could help to increase access to recycling around the country.
Thanks to the
@PLASTICS_US
team for organizing such an important event.
Our Ironton facility has reached another milestone!
Earlier this week we received certification of successful pellet production from our independent construction monitor. ✅
We have reached capacity for in-person attendance to our March 7th Ironton Showcase Day 2024.
Those who wish to watch the live stream of the event can still register using the link below.
We sent out another commercial shipment! 👏
This Ultra-Pure Recycled resin is going to our partners at Milliken, so they can trial the industry's first fully sustainable concentrate for polypropylene.
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What a difference two years makes!
From blueprints to a mechanically complete purification plant.
Our Ironton facility has come a long way and we're looking forward to sharing more exciting updates from the facility soon! 😃
Following the Ironton Showcase, we hosted our team’s family members. It was great to show them what their loved ones have been working so hard on. We’re thankful for all of the support, especially from our families.
PureCycle has reached mechanical completion of its first polypropylene purification plant in Ironton, Ohio and submitted documentation to the independent construction monitor for their certification! 🎉
Before we close the book on March, we wanted to take a look back at some of the highlights from our Ironton Showcase.
Thank you again to everyone who was able to attend both in person and virtually!
We've finalized the financing plan for our second purification facility in Augusta, Georgia!
We're extremely grateful to the AEDA and excited to bring our sustainable solution to more people. 🏗
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Mark your calendars! 📅
Starting this Friday, we'll be providing a deeper look into several aspects of our flagship purification facility on the new "Inside PureCycle" series!
Here's a sneak peek of how the purification journey begins in our pre-processing operations.👀
Registration for the Ironton Showcase Day 2024 is now open!
This event will feature an on-site tour of our flagship facility, as well as a virtual option for those who cannot physically attend. For more information and to RSVP, click on the link below.
With our patented purification recycling technology, we are able to remove color, odor, and other impurities from No.5 plastic and make it into a like-new recycled material that is truly
#sustainable
. ♻️
More than 400 dedicated construction workers across multiple disciplines and companies collaborated to complete PureCycle's first purification plant in Ironton. 🏗
Thank you to everyone who played a part in getting PureCycle to this moment!
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As PureCycle continues to expand, we're happy to announce that we've awarded a contract to
@KBRincorporated
to handle the engineering, procurement, and construction management for our Augusta purification facility.
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We've talked about it for a few weeks, but now it's time to see it on site!
PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson gives an up-close look at the automatic screen changer being added to our Ironton purification facility. 🤩
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What sets PureCycle apart from other recycling companies?
Check out this video to see how PureCycle is tackling the plastic waste crisis through our unique purification process and by utilizing the latest digital technology. 💻
An exciting update from our CEO Dustin Olson!
"After closing the last of what has felt like one million action items, it’s now time to operate! Last Friday, we officially transitioned the project to the operations team and initiated the solvent startup procedure." 🧵
The Life Cycle Assessment is in for our European purification facility. 👍
“The results of this LCA study are highly encouraging for the ongoing optimization of our recycling facilities."
-PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson
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Today at
#WEF23
, PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson had the opportunity to speak with the Minister-President of Flanders
@JanJambon
about our new recycling facility set to be built at the
@PortofAntBruges
in Belgium.
We are honored to have the support of the Flemish government.
Exciting news: PureCycle is expanding its global operations!🌎
Thank you to the
@PortofAntBruges
for believing in our mission and giving us the opportunity to build our first polypropylene recycling plant in the Port's NextGen District in Belgium.
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We're excited to announce that Jaime Vasquez is joining the PureCycle team as our Chief Financial Officer!
Jaime most recently served as CFO for C&D Technologies and has over 20 years of experience as a financial executive.
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It may not look pretty, but it means progress.
We are making a lot of "polymer patties" right now in preparation for introduction of feedstock to the system. We can’t wait to see it push through the process and emerge as PureCycle's Ultra-Pure Recycled resin.
Our CEO provides additional details about co-product two and the importance of its removal. We have sent it off for testing and sampling.
Customers from multiple industries believe it could be used in mechanically recycled polyethylene applications.
📺:
From toothbrush handles to car parts, polypropylene is one of the most versatile and widely used plastics around the world.
In Friday's episode of "Inside PureCycle," we'll explain the many ways our ultra-pure recycled resin can be used in future products.
It's the crown jewel of PureCycle's first purification plant! 💎
During this Friday's edition of "Inside PureCycle," we'll walk you through our purification technology.
The second quarter of 2023 has been an exciting time for our company!
During this quarter, we achieved two key bondholder milestones with mechanical completion and PIR pellet production.
Get the latest from our most recent corporate update.
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It's another beautiful and busy day in Ironton at our mechanically complete purification facility! ☀
Our crews are currently working on operational pre-startup procedures as we approach the last step in the purification journey, pellet production!
In the premiere of "Inside PureCycle," CEO Dustin Olson showcases our feedstock warehouse, operational PreP lines and more.
Stay tuned, because every Friday we'll be sharing videos from our Ironton facility on the new "Inside PureCycle" series. 🎦
Our Ironton facility has come so far since 2018!
We're excited to continue our plastic recycling journey in Ironton and other locations around the world as we continue to expand globally.
#throwbackthursday
#TBT
It was an honor to be invited to speak at The Center for the Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics.
Our VP of Technology, Mike Weber, informed the CUWP members on the evolution of PureCycle's game-changing recycling process.
One year ago, Dustin Olson stepped into the role of CEO at PureCycle. We thank you for your steadfast leadership over the past year and for guiding PureCycle's efforts to change the world through our innovative recycling technology! 🎇
The collaborative relationship between Procter & Gamble and PureCycle has been integral to the successful mechanical completion of our Ironton facility.
PureCycle was honored to attend the 2023 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting in Orlando earlier this week.
Our CEO Dustin Olson delivered the keynote speech where he discussed the history of our circular recycling technology.
The
@PortofAntBruges
team recently visited our Ironton facility.
Port CEO Jacques Vandermeiren said, "I've seen the pictures and videos of Ironton, but until you see it in person, you can't really grasp the true scale of the operation."
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If you're in the Ironton area be sure to tune in at 5:30pm tonight to
@WSAZnews
. Ariana Mintz visited the facility and spoke with our Site Manager Jeff Kamer regarding our first UPR pellets.
As we near completion on our first purification plant in Ironton, Ohio, here's what excites our employees about the facility they've been working on tirelessly. 🌟
ICYMI: We recently announced solvent introduction at our purification facility.
This is one of the final key steps before pellet production in Ironton, Ohio. 🌟
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Happy
#EarthDay
! 🌎
Everyone plays a part in keeping our planet clean. By promoting true circularity through plastics recycling, the amount of environmental pollution from plastic waste and new plastic production can be reduced around the world.
The NextGen District at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges will be the home of our first purification facility in Europe. Their team recently posted this great informational video regarding our addition to the district's efforts toward a circular economy.
PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson joined an esteemed panel of experts on the Coffee with Ken podcast hosted by Ken Biberaj! Olson shed some light on PureCycle's innovative approach and groundbreaking technology as we aim to recycle
#5
plastic. ♻️
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What does "born digital" mean?
In Friday's edition of Inside PureCycle, we'll explain and share the exciting opportunities it provides at our Ironton facility and beyond.
It's clear to see why PureCycle is different. Our innovative purification process removes impurities, colors and odors from polypropylene plastic waste creating an ultra-pure recycled (UPR) resin. 💎
Progress continues in Ironton as PureCycle transitions from construction to operational pre-startup.
ICYMI: Megan Smalley from
@RecyclingToday
breaks down the latest on our announcement of mechanical completion at our flagship purification facility.
Whether it's the regular season or offseason, PureCycle is proud to be working together with the Cleveland Browns. 🏈
Through our PureZero partnership, we're able to recycle these polypropylene plastic cups from Browns' home games.
It was great to host members from our Board of Directors in Ironton, following the news of mechanical completion.
Thank you to Dan Coombs, Fernando Musa, Allen Jacoby, Tanya Burnell, Jeff Fieler and Tim Glockner for your continued support.
Our recycling process, developed by
@ProcterGamble
, is a game-changer!
Initial Life Cycle Assessment data – based on estimates of our Ironton facility - indicates our polypropylene recycling process uses 79% less energy than virgin PP-production. ♻️
Congratulations to Joey Sarver for being awarded the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award 2022 by the ISASF (International Society for the Advancement of Supercritical Fluids). We’re lucky to have Joey on our team as a Polymer Chemist and incredibly proud of him for receiving this honor! 🏆
PureCycle is proud to be named a 2024 Cleanup Champion by
@PLASTICS_US
!
#Sustainability
starts in our communities and we're excited to continue our efforts to remove and recycle waste materials from the environment.
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It's Friday. You know what that means. Take out the trash day! No, but seriously. Take out the trash so we can process it into ultra-pure polypropylene.
#recycling
#plasticwaste
Special thanks to Don Arrasmith and
@Flowserve
for their startup and seal design support. It's great to know that we have strong partners to help us overcome obstacles along the way. 🤝
From Ohio to South Korea, PureCycle is continuing to expand globally! 🌏
ICYMI: SKinno News shares more about SK geo centric's recent visit to our Ironton recycling facility.
We have scheduled our fourth quarter 2023 corporate update for Thursday, February 29 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Please follow the link for more details on how to watch, listen, or participate.
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PureCycle was honored to be a part of yesterday's "Green Transition: Belgium-US Partnership" event in New York City.
Our CEO Dustin Olson spoke about our future European facility at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and met with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
#DUUUVAL
recycles!
27,000 pounds of plastic and aluminum was recycled at this year’s
@Jaguars
home games. We’re proud to call the Jacksonville Jaguars a PureZero sustainability partner.
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Earlier this week, PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson attended a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
He shared how PureCycle's JV agreement with SK geo centric could help the nation reach their national sustainable development goals.
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Did you know super sacks can be recycled?
Through our partnership with iSustain Inc, we're making sure these widely used items don't end up in landfills.
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PureCycle was honored to receive the "Business of the Year" award from the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce.
We are thankful for the ongoing support from the Lawrence County community who are helping to bring our sustainability technology to southern Ohio and the world. ♻
What happens to the contaminants we remove during purification?
On Friday's episode of "Inside PureCycle," we'll share more about the co-products created from the PureCycle process and the value they have in the world. ♻
A lot of big news came out of yesterday's corporate update call! 📱
Frank Esposito from
@PlasticsNews
shares the latest details on Ironton, our global growth and more.
It was an honor to attend the 2023 AMI Plastics World Expo in Cleveland, Ohio earlier this week.
Our Chief Sustainability Officer Tamsin Ettefagh participated in a panel discussion on how we can achieve a circular economy in the US.
In honor of
#AmericaRecyclesDay
, PureCycle is proud to participate in the expanding sustainability efforts across the world as we continue to drive towards creating a circular economy for No. 5 plastic with our PureFive™ Ultra-Pure Recycled Resin. 🌎♻️