- The CycleWorks facility in Pogliano, Italy, focuses on advanced chemistry testing for plastics recycling.
- The facility aims to understand polymer degradation and the role of color and additives in recyclability.
- Avient plans to introduce new recycling solutions throughout 2021 based on data from CycleWorks.
- CycleWorks includes a collaboration platform to enhance industry partnerships and sustainability.
Introduction
Avient Corporation has inaugurated its new CycleWorks facility in Pogliano, Italy. This center is dedicated to advancing the science of plastics recycling and supporting the circular economy.
Facility Objectives
The CycleWorks lab and plant will conduct advanced chemistry testing to understand the mechanical recycling process of polymers. The goal is to identify where polymer chains degrade and the impact of color and additives on recyclability.
Data-Driven Solutions
CycleWorks has already begun generating valuable data. Avient will use this information to develop new masterbatch formulations that are tested for recycling performance. These solutions are expected to be introduced throughout 2021.
Collaboration and Industry Impact
To enhance industry partnerships, CycleWorks includes a collaboration platform. This aims to gather input from across the plastics value chain, improving the implementation of new recycling technologies and helping brand owners increase product sustainability.
Future Prospects
For more insights on CycleWorks and opportunities for collaboration, as well as Avient’s broader sustainability initiatives, interested parties are encouraged to register for the upcoming Plastic Recyclers Europe online conference next month.
