National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition’s Post

Are you familiar with The Challenges of Petroleum-Based and Related Products? - The Petroleum Packaging Industry is unique from most other industries due to the complications caused by residual products (petroleum or related liquids) left in the packaging after use. - Disposal is predominantly “landfill only” across the US, and due to the absence of a dedicated collection and recycling system to separate it from other waste streams, it results in a “negative value” of the packaging materials at the end of life (use). - Because the petroleum packaging industry (including automotive, transportation, and other industrial applications) only constitutes a small fraction of all packaging waste across the US, there are minimal opportunities to benefit from broad, multi-industry investments and/or community-based solutions. - Key stakeholders in the petroleum-based and related products supply chain must be part of the solution to address the problem or run the risk of being perceived as contributing to it. - Taking action to develop solutions addressing petroleum-based and related products and materials is becoming necessary for companies to avoid public scrutiny and maintain reputational value, which can be critical to maintaining shareholder confidence and customers’ expectations for more sustainable products. Addressing a complex challenge such as this requires Collective Action. Cost-effective solutions require collaboration with multiple stakeholders (including competitors) upstream and downstream of the petroleum and related products value chain. Learn more about the NLCRC and how we are accelerating the achievement of packaging recycling solutions for our Industry that drive circularity. https://bit.ly/3NG9qPQ #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #extendedproducerresponsibility

The petroleum packaging industry is unique from most other industries. How so? - Due to the residual product left after use, disposal is predominantly landfill. - In the US, petroleum packaging, generally cannot be collected via typical curbside collection. - The absence of a dedicated collection and recycling system to separate it from other waste streams results in the packaging materials having negative value after use. -The petroleum packaging industry only constitutes a small fraction of all packaging waste across the US; as such, there are minimal opportunities to benefit from broad, multi-industry investments and community-based solutions. 🤔 What is the solution? The NLCRC is taking action to develop solutions for the recovery and recycling of petroleum-based and related products and materials. We are Bringing Value to Brand Owners. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3Tbbu5D #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #eprlegislation #EPRlaws #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #extendedproducerresponsibility

A significant milestone!   We are happy to announce a significant achievement by our supplier, Ducor Petrochemicals BV, who recently signed a supply agreement with Shell Chemicals.   This agreement, which focuses on ISCC PLUS-certified Circular & Bio-circular propylene, not only underscores our shared commitment to a greener future but also marks an expansion of Ducor´s polypropylene product portfolio, all based on a mass balance approach.   As part of the collaborative efforts of both companies, this agreement signifies the next step in supplying increased volumes of sustainable propylene in 2024, building upon Ducor's previous offtake of circular ethylene and propylene in 2023.   As we look ahead, Ducor and Shell will continue to explore opportunities to introduce more sustainable chemical building blocks into the market. Whether it's for medical applications under Ducor's DuCare brand or essential uses in food packaging, transportation, construction, and even electric vehicles, they are committed to making a positive impact on the world around us.   We look forward to following Ducor´s ongoing journey.   #supplier #milestone #plastic #sustainable

The NLCRC’s vision is to accelerate the achievement of packaging recycling solutions for the petroleum packaging industry to drive circularity. This is achievable due to the collaboration of our members with representation from various stages of the packaging value chain. Starting strong in 2024, our near-term success criteria for our members include: - An understanding of how packaging-related legislative activities impact the petroleum and related products value chain and the members are collectively aligned on participation and other activities in this space. - Collaborating on projects that optimize value chain capabilities to accommodate the recovery and recycling of packaging for petroleum and related products utilized in transportation and industrial applications. - Clearly defining the technical requirements and quantification of the financial aspects to achieve circularity with relevant packaging materials. You are invited to learn more about our efforts to contribute to a circular economy for the petroleum packaging industry https://bit.ly/3xH82C7 #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #extendedproducerresponsibility

The NLCRC’s vision is to accelerate the achievement of packaging recycling solutions for the petroleum packaging industry to drive circularity. This is achievable due to the collaboration of our members with representation from various stages of the packaging value chain. Starting strong in 2024, our near-term success criteria for our members include: - An understanding of how packaging-related legislative activities impact the petroleum and related products value chain and the members are collectively aligned on participation and other activities in this space. - Collaborating on projects that optimize value chain capabilities to accommodate the recovery and recycling of packaging for petroleum and related products utilized in transportation and industrial applications. - Clearly defining the technical requirements and quantification of the financial aspects to achieve circularity with relevant packaging materials. You are invited to learn more about our efforts to contribute to a circular economy for the petroleum packaging industry https://bit.ly/3xH82C7 #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #extendedproducerresponsibility

🆕📌| Great to see a traditional Oil & Gas operator, increasing their focus & investments on the development of their existing chemical assets. https://lnkd.in/efBudW7w #totalenergies #plastics #circularity #sustainability #sustainable #chemicalsindustry #chemicals #circulareconomy #circularsolutions #plastic #renewablechemicals #chemistry

A growing amount of new #polyethylene (PE) #capacity will come from sustainable plastic made from recycled materials or renewable feedstock, according to forecasts that Dow published on Thursday. The new capacity will meet growing demand, which Dow expects will continue rising at a multiple of 1.2-1.4X of #GDP. The following chart shows Dow’s forecast for #PE demand growth and the composition of new capacity. A large portion of PE made with petroleum will be associated with carbon fees. Total fossil-based demand will continue to grow at 2-3%, Dow said, with a bias towards low and zero carbon production. #ICIS #Dow #polyethylene #PE #sustainablePE #recycling #renewablefeedstock #chemicals #chems https://lnkd.in/dD3Gc7am

"Maximizing light olefin production via one-pot catalytic cracking of crude waste plastic pyrolysis oil", we are pleased to let you know that our most recent research article is now available online in Fuel. Thanks to all the authors for their contributions. In this study, an alternative recycling scheme, the catalytic cracking of crude waste plastic pyrolysis oil (WPPO) was demonstrated and compared to a state-of-the-art commercial scheme, the thermal cracking of a hydrotreated naphtha range of WPPO. https://lnkd.in/g35b4fTV

The NLCRC’s vision is to accelerate the achievement of packaging recycling solutions for the petroleum packaging industry to drive circularity. This is achievable due to the collaboration of our members, who represent various stages of the packaging value chain. We have had a strong start to 2024 with our near-term success criteria for our members, including: - An understanding of how packaging-related legislative activities impact the petroleum and related products value chain and the members are collectively aligned on participation and other activities in this space. - Collaborating on projects that optimize value chain capabilities to accommodate the recovery and recycling of packaging for petroleum and related products utilized in transportation and industrial applications. - Clearly defining the technical requirements and quantification of the financial aspects to achieve circularity with relevant packaging materials. You are invited to learn more about our efforts to contribute to a circular economy for the petroleum packaging industry https://bit.ly/3xH82C7 #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #MN #extendedproducerresponsibility

📅 Save the date! Join us, March 12, at the "AMI Chemicals #Recycling Conference" in Houston 🇺🇸. Our experts, Séval Schichtel & Vinicius Celinski, will share insights on "Customized solutions for advanced recycling processes." Dive into the multi-step process of producing #PyrolysisOil and explore how our adaptable #adsorbents & #catalysts can revolutionize your operations. Discover the crucial role #purification plays in achieving cracker-compatible pyrolysis oil from a wide array of #PlasticWaste feedstock Whether you're looking to enhance pyrolysis oil quality or reduce total cost of ownership, you shouldn’t miss this presentation! #GreaterChemistry