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?? Rethinking Plastics: Building a Sustainable Future ?? What does the future of plastics look like in a circular economy? Dr.Kyle Chin, Senior Research Scientist at RockyTech, tackled this critical question during an engaging seminar for the CBE/CHEM 462/562 Green Chemistry and Processes course at South Dakota Mines. Under the guidance of Prof. Tsvetanka Filipova, this interdisciplinary course brings together students from chemical engineering, chemistry, and health sciences to explore innovative sustainability solutions. ?? Dr.Kyle Chin’s seminar delved into the pressing challenges of plastic circularity, offering insights into RockyTech’s cutting-edge RevLink? technology for polymer upcycling. Beyond the science, he shared his personal STEM journey and provided valuable advice on opportunities such as REUs and co-ops to inspire the next generation of innovators. ?? The students’ presentations on designing sustainable polymer materials for aerospace applications highlighted the session. Interdisciplinary teams tackled complex considerations like feedstocks, design/technology, material end-of-life, and economics. Kyle, serving as a panelist, was amazed by the creativity and innovative thinking displayed by the students. ?? The future of sustainability lies in collaboration and innovation, and moments like these remind us of the importance of empowering young minds to think differently about materials and their lifecycle. #Sustainability #PlasticCircularity #STEMEducation #Innovation #RockyTech #PolymerUpcycling???????

?? Happy New Year from RockyTech! ?? As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude and excitement for the year ahead. To kick off the celebrations, we had a wonderful New Year’s lunch with our incredible RockyTech team and collaborators from the University of Colorado Boulder. The past year has been an inspiring journey filled with innovation, collaboration, and growth. We’re thankful for the dedication of our team and the support of our partners who made it all possible. Here’s to a fantastic new year filled with new opportunities, groundbreaking projects, and continued success for all! ?? #HappyNewYear #TeamRockyTech #Collaboration #Innovation #2025

?? Ever wonder how your waste is recycled in Boulder? ?? We did too! That curiosity led RockyTech to visit The Boulder County Recycling Center (BCRC) and Eco-Cycle CHaRM (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials)—two remarkable facilities driving sustainability in our community. The experience was eye-opening, and we walked away with a deeper understanding of how innovation and community engagement come together to create real change. ??Here’s what we learned: ?? Insights from BCRC At BCRC, we learned how traditional recycling systems work, including the sorting, baling, and preparation of recyclables for reprocessing. The meticulous planning and state-of-the-art equipment ensure Boulder County stays ahead in waste management. ?? Key Takeaways 1?? Recycling is only part of the solution—reducing and reusing are just as critical. 2?? Technology like AI and robotics is making recycling smarter, faster, and more impactful. 3?? Collaboration between community, industry, and innovation can drive meaningful progress toward a sustainable future. ??? Specialized Processing at CHaRM CHaRM is a game-changer for hard-to-recycle materials. They handle everything from electronics and appliances to hard plastic materials that typically don’t make it into curbside recycling bins. This ensures items that would otherwise end up in landfills get a new lease on life. ?? AI-Powered Efficiency One of the most fascinating things we saw was the AI-driven robots from AMP in action. These robots use advanced vision systems to: ?? Precisely identify and sort recyclable materials at high speed. ? Improve efficiency while reducing contamination rates. ?? Maximize the quality of recovered materials, making recycling more effective than ever. ?? Sustainability Goes Beyond Recycling CHaRM isn’t just about what happens to waste—it’s about changing mindsets. Their community programs teach us to think critically about consumption, reduce waste at the source, and embrace sustainable habits in everyday life. A massive thanks to the dedicated teams at BCRC, Eco-Cycle CHaRM, and Michelle Gazarik for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re leading the charge in sustainable waste management. #Sustainability #Innovation #Recycling #AI #EcoCycle #CHaRM #Boulder

?? Happy New Year from RockyTech! ?? As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude and excitement for the year ahead. To kick off the celebrations, we had a wonderful New Year’s lunch with our incredible RockyTech team and collaborators from the University of Colorado Boulder. The past year has been an inspiring journey filled with innovation, collaboration, and growth. We’re thankful for the dedication of our team and the support of our partners who made it all possible. Here’s to a fantastic new year filled with new opportunities, groundbreaking projects, and continued success for all! ?? #HappyNewYear #TeamRockyTech #Collaboration #Innovation #2025

Last week, we had a fantastic time at KPot for our RockyTech appreciation dinner! It was a wonderful evening filled with great food and even better company as we celebrated the hard work and dedication of our amazing team. Our employees are truly invaluable, and we’re grateful for all their contributions that continue to drive our success!

We have moved! We are thankful for the years we spent at University of Colorado Boulder but are also excited for our new space! Our new address is 4699 Nautilus Ct S, Unit 504, Boulder CO, 80301. Big thanks to the mechanical engineering department at University of Colorado Boulder, Westside Crane Service Inc., and our RockyTech team for making it possible!?

Natural polymers are of high interest as biobased feedstocks, materials, packaging, and consumer products as many industries seek innovative functional materials with improved sustainability profiles. To catalyze the sustainable development, production, and application of these materials through research, discussion, evaluation, and advocacy, the ACS Green Chemistry Institute has launched the Natural Polymers Consortium. Founding members are Colgate-Palmolive, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), MonoSol, A Kuraray Company, and Procter & Gamble, as well as founding affiliate member RockyTech. Learn more about the new consortium and its activities in our recent Nexus article: https://brnw.ch/21wNBLO

RockyTech's cooling solutions for prosthetic sockets?(presented by Amogh Gupta) was mentioned in the Best of AOPA 2024: Best of Awards, Cutting-Edge Innovations in Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast. Check it out by clicking the link below!? https://lnkd.in/gtmQGE6C Also, here are some of our pictures from the expo including Amogh Gupta, Yinghua Jin, and Levin Sliker!

We had an amazing experience attending Rustin Hughes' adaptive boxing class this past Saturday! It was a wonderful opportunity to give back to Rustin, who has been instrumental in supporting our prosthetics project. Beyond that, we also picked up some new skills along the way! If you're interested in trying out his classes, be sure to check out B-Bold Empowered Adaptive Living at Trials Martial Arts and Fitness in Fort Collins (link below)! https://lnkd.in/gctRcucE

We are honored and incredibly excited to announce that we have been selected to receive Phase II SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) office for our project on Polyolefin Compatibilization through Dynamic Covalent Crosslinking.? This funding will help us take our innovation to the next level, and we look forward to advancing our project and bringing it to market. Huge thanks to BETO for their support—stay tuned for more updates as we continue this exciting journey! https://lnkd.in/gEk2mMUM