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Ekopolimer
Converting problematic, single-use plastics into durable, long lasting outcomes.
The technology converts problematic, post-consumer, landfill-bound plastic film and flexible packaging into value-added, carbon offsetting, multi-life products and applications.
About
Low density polyethylene plastic film and forms of flexible packaging are used in a variety of ways. Although stable and reusable, most LDPE is used briefly and then sent to incinerator or landfill where it can last several hundred years. Compression Upcycling™ is a proven manufacturing process which directly converts problematic, post-consumer, plastic film and flexible packaging into value-added, multi-life Ekopolimer™ products and applications. Dramatically extending the life of former single use plastics, and offering cost, performance, carbon offsets and other environmental benefits over concrete, asphalt, and wood. High-quality diversion and upcycling with carbon offsets and plastic credits. This highly versatile solution extends the life of single-use plastics while meeting the needs of multiple industries.
Key Benefits
Ekopolimer vs. other plastics recycling technologies: - Proven technology with large volume capacity - Scalable at lower capital costs than alternatives - Regenerative material extends life of single use plastics by decades - Large market products and applications - Lower energy and emissions - High tolerance for dirty, mixed and even degraded plastics - Significant carbon credit offsets and plastic credits - Paying above market rates to municipalities to incentivize material stewardship - Direct conversion to products eliminating cost and energy of pelletization - Compelling public demonstration opportunities
Applications
Ekopolimer can be processed into a wide variety of products and applications including: - ground access/ protection mats - streetscape features (walkways, curbing, drains, tactile paving, car stops, permeable parking) - construction (site entrance aprons, temporary walkways and platforms, decking, forms) - shipping & movement (pallets, cribbing) - recreation and trail features (info kiosks, accessibility)