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Canadian plastic company Nova Chemicals is developing its first plant to produce mechanically recycled polyethylene. Packaging producer Novolex will operate the Connersville, Indiana, facility.
The facility will process postconsumer low-density films to make Nova’s Syndigo brand of recycledpolyethylene pellets at commercial scale. Novolex will supply most of the feedstock through its relationships with retail and distribution centers, which are often film drop-off or collection points, and through Novolex’s own film recycling program, according to Alan Schrob, Nova Chemicals’ director of mechanical recycling.
The first processing line is expected to open in early 2025. Nova estimates the plant will deliver 100 million pounds of rPE annually once it reaches full capacity in 2026.
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