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

A great two day event here at the #AMI Plastics Recycling world Expo with #Entzimatiko showcasing our bio based enzymatic depolymerization process.

I have attended AMI #PlasticsWorldExpo for two days, showcasing alternatives for chemical recycling and halogens removal. #Graphene #halogens https://lnkd.in/edqTPWaa

Great to be here and showcase alternatives for halogen removal into the #chemical#Recycling.#Graphene Synthetic Feedstock@GSF GSF Upcycling https://lnkd.in/edqTPWaa

Meet Olivia Poole and myself in Brussels next week to talk about recycling - the opportunities and challenges and how we see the market develop in the months and years ahead. Be there on Wednesday, 11th September to hear Olivia Poole's keynote on Advancements in Mechanical & Chemical Recycling in Europe at 10.10am, immediately after the European Commission's Julia Roettgerding has presented on 'Calculation of recycled plastic content under the single-use plastics Directive'. Over the two days of the show, the Recycling Theatre will also feature presentations by Ole Jan Myhre (Norner AS), Henrik Bernquist (Nexam Chemical Holding), Dimitris Vgenopoulos (Cargill), Giorgio Santella (CMG Granulators), Adlan Omer (aixprocess GmbH), Duan Hao (Fineblend), Thies Julius Lorenzen (Nestlé), Joonas Mikkonen (VTT), Florian Mitterecker (Starlinger & Co ), Niklas Möhlmann (Gneuss), Paulo Gomes (PLASMAQ), Vanessa Gutiérrez Aragonés (AIMPLAS · Technological Institute of Plastics), David Hüttig (Herbold Meckesheim), Dietmar Dieing (Sesotec), and Estelle DALOD (PhD) (Axel'One). In addition, on both days David Eldridge and myself will chair panel discussions covering legislation, the changing role of plastic packaging in Europe, and sustainable supply-chains and and long-term strategies for plastic recycling. Tickets are free! Check out the full programme here : https://lnkd.in/eA-YKFHP #AMIExpos, #exhibitions, #compounding, #recycling, #extrusion, #Brussels, #plasticsrecycling, #chemicalrecycling, #plastics

The The Recycling Partnerships PET Recycling Coalition has recently published their first annual report reporting on the progress in increasing collection and #recycling of #PET. With grant funding from the PET Recycling Coalition, we partnered with The Recycling Partnership and Caglia Environmental to implement two EverestLabs #AI and #robotics systems at the Cedar Avenue Recycling & Transfer Station earlier this year. The RecycleOS systems are designed to identify and sort PET plastic into three specialized categories: PET bottles, thermoforms, and pigmented or opaque PET. By separating these streams, Caglia is improving both the purity and value of recycled materials. To learn more, check out our blog: https://lnkd.in/gwHvRF7m And to learn more about the amazing work done by the PET Recycling Coalition, check out this Resource Recycling, Inc. article.

Just a few days away... Visit us at the AMI Plastic World Expo!

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