- The RT7000 recycles low-grade plastic waste into Plaxx® feedstock.
- The campus is near Europe's main petrochemical hub, employing over 320,000 people.
- A commercial scale plant is in development in Perth, Scotland, funded by €10m from Neste and Mirova.
- Next steps include securing permits, planning, and site layout definition.
Introduction
Recycling Technologies Ltd has signed an agreement to install its first European plastic chemical recycling machine, the RT7000, at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in the Netherlands. This marks the company's first site outside the UK.
Technology and Impact
The RT7000 is a scalable, patented technology that converts low-grade plastic waste into Plaxx®, a valuable feedstock for new plastic production. This technology addresses the challenge of recycling plastic waste that is typically landfilled, incinerated, or exported due to the limitations of current mechanical recycling methods.
Strategic Location
Brightlands Chemelot Campus is strategically located near Europe's main petrochemical hub, spanning from Antwerp and Rotterdam to the Rhine and Meuse. This region accounts for 40% of Europe’s chemical industry and employs over 320,000 people. The campus, along with the Chemelot industrial park, forms one of the largest research and industrial sites in Europe.
Future Plans
The next steps for the project include securing the necessary permits and planning for the new plant, defining the site layout, and initiating groundwork. This development follows a previous initiative with Citeo, Total, Mars, and Nestlé to advance chemical recycling of plastics in France.
Ongoing Projects
Recycling Technologies is also developing a commercial scale plant in Perth, Scotland, which is partly funded by a €10 million investment from Neste and Mirova, along with a grant from Zero Waste Scotland.
