Eastman Renew Solutions

You've heard a lot about the Kingsport, Tennessee, methanolysis plant. Now you can see where Eastman turns hard-to-recycle plastic materials into reusable monomers, helping keep waste out of landfills and incinerators. This is a step-by-step overview of the process: ?? ???????????????????? ?????? ??????????????: Plastic waste is collected and sorted to separate suitable materials for molecular recycling. ?? ????????????????????????????????: The sorted plastics undergo a chemical process that breaks down polymers into monomers, effectively reversing the manufacturing process. ?? ????????????????????????: These monomers are then purified to remove any contaminants or impurities. ?? ????????????????????????????????: The purified monomers are reassembled into new polymers, which are indistinguishable from those made with virgin content. ?? ??????????????????????????: These new polymers can be used to produce a wide range of products, completing the cycle and reducing the need for new fossil resources. This closed-loop system not only reduces waste but also minimizes the environmental impact of plastic production, contributing to a more sustainable future. Eastman's molecular recycling is designed to help address the global plastic waste crisis. By breaking down plastic waste into its fundamental molecular building blocks, this process allows for the creation of high-quality materials that can be repeatedly recycled without degradation. To learn more about the molecular recycling process, visit https://lnkd.in/exBiR88i

Happy Global Recycling Day! DYK most beauty packaging can’t be recycled through curbside programs? That’s why we’re proud to partner with Pact Collective! Working to reduce beauty waste and find better packaging solutions with over 3,300 drop-off bins like the ones in SEPHORA, Credo Beauty, and Ulta Beauty. Skip your coffee shop stop today and take 5 minute to drop off your hard-to-recycle empties! Find a drop-off Pact bin at: https://lnkd.in/dwPPM26h Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies are ideally suited to managing the complex waste collected through this take-back program. Eastman methanolysis breaks down hard-to-recycle PET waste to its essential building blocks (monomers) and uses it to create high-performance materials.?Eastman and Pact are committed to validating more complex streams of beauty packaging waste for molecular recycling. This ongoing effort aims to reduce the dependency on less sustainable options like waste-to-energy or landfilling, paving the way for a more sustainable future. For more information on how Eastman is part of this circular materials loop with Pact Collective, visit: https://lnkd.in/etzVPNvj

Harald Notz-Lajtkep, Eastman EMEA strategic manager for circular economy and standards, is presenting at Leadvent Group Sustainable Packaging and Recycling Innovation Summit 2025 in Berlin on March 19. Harald will explore the importance of leveraging all recycling technologies in achieving the ambitions of EU for circularity, with a special focus on PET streams. The presentation will emphasize the crucial role of collaboration throughout the whole ecosystem to unlock new recycling streams and create innovative opportunities for recycled plastics. Harald will then be facilitating a follow-up round table discussion on Upcycling in Waste Management. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/d97Wg7py

I’m looking forward to attending the Plastics Recycling Conference this March, and I’d love to see you there! It’s a fantastic chance to engage with experts, explore new trends, and collaborate on key recycling issues. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eVrBh_k7 Resource Recycling, Inc. #PRC #PlasticRecyclingConference2025 #PlasticRecycling

Alexander Bartels, Eastman market development manager, will be presenting at 14:10 CET alongside Stellantis at the ECO Responsible International Congress and Exhibition, Colors, Materials & Finishes 2025, organized by SFIP (Société Fran?aise des Ingénieurs des Plastiques) and Société des Ingénieurs de l'Automobile. Hear about recycled materials in vehicles and new material trends, and learn more about the Stellantis, Gruppo Maip, Eastman project partnership in this discussion focused on a new sustainable aesthetic for automotive interiors. #CMF2025 For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/e3KrJBbE

In Eastman's Principle No. 4 for building a circular economy, discover why mechanical and molecular recycling are the dynamic duo we need for a truly circular economy. Discover how these two methods complement each other, creating a more sustainable future for plastic waste. https://lnkd.in/ecMGqKgh

Join Dayton P. Street, Ph.D., Eastman senior application development scientist, at Innoplast Solutions Planet-Friendly Plastics: Latest Advances in Las Vegas. Dayton will be presenting a discussion about Eastman innovation and enabling a circular economy through material-to-material recycling that transforms hard-to-recycle plastic into virgin-quality materials. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eeVWcHcy

In Europe, we’re coming together to create a plastic industry that’s sustainable, circular, and net-zero. Find out how at plasticseurope.org #ChangingPlasticsForGood

Plastic waste is a global challenge, but what if we could transform our old, discarded plastics into new, valuable materials? Eastman's second of Six Principles delves into the concept of material circularity and molecular recycling, a revolutionary approach that could change the way we view plastic waste. By embracing molecular recycling, we can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, mitigate plastic pollution, and create a circular economy that benefits both the environment and society. Dive into the details and discover how this innovative technology is paving the way toward a more sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/eEWYExi6

In Europe, we’re coming together to create a plastic industry that is sustainable, circular, and net zero. Discover how chemical recycling can play a vital role in giving plastics a second, third, and endless life. Thank you, Plastics Europe, for this important and needed campaign about the journey of plastics to achieve circularity. Find the Roadmap for plastics here: plasticseurope.org #ChemicalRecycling #CircularEconomy #ChangingPlasticsForGood