GSF Upcycling

A great data-driven analysis prepared by The Recycling Partnership, for U.S. residential recycling system, combining EPR strategies, design for recycling, focused investment opportunities, policy changes, and addressing the fact that households have a key role to play in advancing recycling rates.  According to the report, “76% of residential recyclables are lost at household level…”. Reduce and Reuse are the priority, then Recycling.  Regarding plastics, advanced or molecular recycling technologies can tackle the increasing rates of collected material and can handle “non-recyclable” plastics, playing a relevant role as a complement (and sometimes competition), to mechanical recycling. It will be interesting to include advanced recycling technologies, benefits and scalability and what needs to be done on the regulation to really move the needle.   We believe that experience supports the development of a scientific performance-based approach to plastics recycling partnerships, and public policy.   New developments address both the criticisms and unlock the ability of new technologies to upcycle the vast quantities of used plastics that are currently not recycled (...not even collected).      Policy makers should also focus on creating performance standards for avoiding harm to public health and to the environment, and allow innovators and communities the flexibility to develop increasingly effective ways of meeting those standards.  The approach taken by the Technical and Economic Assessment Panel under the Montreal Protocol and corresponding U.S. Clean Air Act provides the best example of how to successfully do this both in process and substance.   On “recyclable materials” the report continues to show that “…With over 9,000 community recycling programs throughout the U.S., each program has different standards for what materials can be collected.”… Upcycling/Advanced recycling technologies accept a wide variety of plastics, can occur at a profit thus creating an economic incentive for local communities to construct affordable upcycling facilities to collect and convert ALL of their plastics into valuable feedstock, at a net savings to their budgets rather than at a cost. #advancedrecycling #innovation

The article suggest “the world’s first plastics treaty, expected to be finalized this fall in Korea and codified in January 2025”… This treaty should focus on performance-based technologies.   As mentioned in other posts and forums, a scientific performance-based approach to plastics recycling partnerships and public policy is needed and possible.   Technologies like GSF Upcycling unlock the ability to upcycle plastics that are currently not recycled.   For example, legacy methods of pyrolysis have been appropriately criticized as insufficient to address plastic waste, both economically and environmentally.  Our technology enables any pyrolysis process by taking full advantage of all the carbon molecules in the mix.   When policy makers focus on performance standards it allows disruptive companies to produce and roll-out technologies that meet those standards.    This is a technical approach and should be applicable to different regulations throughout the world. The Technical and Economic Assessment Panel under the Montreal Protocol and corresponding U.S. Clean Air Act provide a great example. https://lnkd.in/daJT5MMP

We´re hiring! About the job GSF Upcycling, partner of INZU Group, is looking for an experienced Scientific Laboratory Technician. About us GSF Upcycling is a Cleantech company that pioneers the development, scale manufacturing and use of nanoelements to upcycle mixed plastics. Embedded in a high-growth global Industry, this technology fundamentally sets it apart from other technologies because of higher yields, efficiency and environmental friendliness when applied in Advanced Recycling processes. Our innovation is based on the use of nanoelements that provide a sustainable solution for plastic waste management achieving a true circular economy. The team at GSF combines advanced chemistry R&D i, engineering, in-depth industry knowledge as well as hands-on plastic recycling experience. GSF aims to allow customers to become 100% circular, offsetting landfilling costs and streamline waste lifecycle. We also provide competitive chemical feedstock for plastic resins and address global plastic sustainability. For more information, please visit www.gsfupcycling.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Responsibilities: Provide all the required technical support performing chemical laboratory testing and sample preparation. Produce precise and reliable data. Operate multiple laboratory equipment, eventually construct and/or maintain lab equipment. Ensure the laboratory is well stocked. Expertise in the following laboratory equipment: Gas/Mass Chromatograph, HPLC, Freeze dryers, Spectrophotometer, digital scales, pH probe meters, FTIR, Thermo-gravimetry, etc. Stay up to date with technical developments in the fields of expertise. Define, follow, and enforce strict safety standards and procedures. Knowledge and skills: Education: Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineer with strong fundamentals in Chemistry. Experience: more than 12 years in a similar position. Knowledge of the use of laboratory equipment for the analysis of solid, liquid and gas samples. Experience in coupling, repair, and maintenance of different laboratory equipment. High level of English. Some local and international travel required. What we offer: A dynamic and challenging position that will play a significant role in stages of R&D i, data analysis, and further technical capabilities of GSF and related companies. A dynamic and active environment, in a high-growth industry, with a committed team where teamwork and customer focus predominate. Professional development and internal training plan. Full working day of 40 hours per week with attractive compensation package. On-site training, located in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country. Local and international travel.

“Waste management is one of many development issues that countries need to systematically address as their economies evolve to create better lives for their citizens.”  Nicholas Kolesch, our Vice President of Projects recently shared insights on Southeast Asia’s diverse plastic waste challenges. These are some key lessons gleaned from observing projects on the ground: ➡️ Collection is a crucial first step in tackling plastic waste in the environment at scale.  ➡️ Recognise and respect each country's unique circumstances and stage of development.  ➡️ By sharing knowledge and solutions, and enabling investment and funding, we can better support countries at different stages of their waste management journey.   Read the full article for more. #EndPlasticWaste #CircularEconomy #Recycling 

Great interview from Ron Abbott at Volpak. We fully agree on the team effort that the Advanced/Chemical recycling industry needs, this is a massive environmental problem, and cleantech companies like GSF Upcycling and others are working hard to help solve this. Collaboration from the complete value chain is critical, so it’s great to hear industry leaders like Ron speak about this with enthusiasm and a long-term objective. Regulation will drive demand for sure, it is already doing so in different parts of the world.   Policy makers should focus on creating performance standards and allow innovators and communities the flexibility to develop increasingly effective ways of meeting those standards.  The approach taken by the Technical and Economic Assessment Panel under the Montreal Protocol and corresponding U.S. Clean Air Act provides the best example of how to successfully do this both in process and substance. We believe that experience supports the development of a scientific performance-based approach to plastics recycling partnerships, and public policy. 

In just one week, Chemical Recycling opens its doors on March 12-13, 2024 for its fourth North American edition, at The Westin Galleria Houston in TX, USA. This is your chance to explore the potential of advanced recycling techniques in North America. https://lnkd.in/ed9dwNBE Here's what you can look forward to: 🎤 Gain valuable insights from industry professionals specializing in chemical recycling 🔎 Discover new products and services with industry experts in the exhibition area 🥂 Expand your professional network and connect with industry experts during the evening networking reception 💡 Take part in the conversation and put your questions to our experts during the presentations, panel discussion, innovators pitch and fireside chat There is still time to join us. Book your place: https://lnkd.in/ed9dwNBE Thank you for our sponsor's support: Headline: American Chemistry Council Also sponsored by: GSF Upcycling, Topsoe, Clariant, Ioniqa Technologies, Next Generation Elements GmbH, LIST Technology AG, Schneider Electric,EREMA Group , Technip Energies #AMIChemRecyclingUSA #chemicalrecycling #advancedrecycling #Recycling #recyclingindustry Olivia Poole Louella Osano Chris Chisman

The latest figures, according to Plastics Recyclers Europe, may put “Europe at risk of missing legislative targets”…[plastic recycling targets].   There are - of course - different issues challenging plastic recycling globally.  It will be interesting to see how regulation unfolds in different parts of the world, new legislation will implement new targets, also for plastic waste in industries OTHER than packaging, like automotive, agricultural, pharma, construction, among others. [All these plastics ARE recyclable].   GSF Upcycling is currently focused on key aspects for “used plastic" recycling (plastic waste), for example removing contaminants (halogens, metals, heteroatoms, among others), leveraging on its proprietary technology to enhance any pyrolysis process, reducing energy consumption, increasing yield-to-liquid, and overall better quality py-oil.     A soon-to-be-announced bio-based enzymatic depolymerization technology is also proving significant results at scale, while done at room-temperature, with no solvent-based pretreatment needed.   Industry disruptive technologies, like the ones GSF Upcycling proposes, will be part of the solution.    All key players of the complete value chain must work together not only to avoid missing targets, but also to achieve true circularity in plastics. Collaboration is key! #innovation #advancedrecycling #chemicalrecycling

GSF Upcycling will be speaking at the AMI Chemical Recycling event in Houston March 12-13! We will share exciting updates on our bio-based enzymatic depolymerization technology, with SEM images showing how our "enzymatic machinery" acts within MINUTES of direct contact with plastics, ...and no solvent-based pretreatment needed, among other specs. A technology fully developed in-house, and with industrial capability. Looking forward to the event! #advancedrecycling #chemicalrecycling #plastics #innovation #biotechnology

Happy to sponsor such an important event from AMI and looking forward to sharing experience and technology developments with other leading industry peers. #advancedrecycling #chemicalrecycling #innovation #nanotechnology #biotechnology #plastics

Want to know more about plastic recycling, from lab to industry? ♻ In the framework of the NATURE-ITN project (https://nature-itn.eu/), with the University of Birmingham we are organising a summer school focused on the recycling of plastics. The event will take place on the 4th and 5th of October in San Sebastian, Spain.  On the 4th of October, the Plastic Recycling Meeting will gather industrial and academic experts in the field for an intensive day of presentations on the last strategies for a more sustainable plastic industry. On the 5th of October, a formation entitled “From lab to law” focused on Industrial properties will be given by the company ABG Intellectual Properties (https://abg-ip.com/). To participate in the event, please fill out the following form: https://lnkd.in/dJdkH3KM  #recycling #polymers #summerschool #plasticrecycling #sustainability #horizoneurope