Aduro Clean Technologies Joins Forces with Plastics Industry Association and Polystyrene Recycling Alliance to Advance Recycling Innovation.

Aduro Clean Technologies has joined the Plastics Industry Association and Polystyrene Recycling Alliance to support industry collaboration on recycling innovation. Aduro's Hydrochemolytic™ Technology has shown potential in converting post-consumer polystyrene into valuable chemical products. Membership in these organizations will enable Aduro to participate in technical collaboration, data sharing, and infrastructure development to improve recovery rates and create viable end markets for polystyrene materials.

Aduro Clean Technologies (NASDAQ: ADUR) has announced its strategic membership in both the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA), signaling its commitment to advancing recycling solutions in the plastics industry. The company's proprietary Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (HCT) has shown promise in converting post-consumer polystyrene into valuable hydrocarbon intermediates.

Aduro Clean Technologies, a developer of patented water-based technologies, is now part of PLASTICS, a leading organization representing the entire plastics supply chain. This membership will allow Aduro to engage in technical collaboration, policy discussions, and infrastructure development, contributing to the circular economy and sustainability goals of the plastics industry [1].

The company's participation in the PSRA, a collaborative initiative focused on advancing polystyrene recycling, reflects its dedication to addressing systemic challenges in polystyrene recovery. The PSRA brings together stakeholders from across the polystyrene value chain, including resin producers, converters, recyclers, and technology developers, to support infrastructure investment and the advancement of both mechanical and chemical recycling solutions [2].

Aduro's Hydrochemolytic™ Technology operates at moderate temperatures with water and a catalyst, selectively cleaving carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom bonds in polymers. This gentle approach results in higher yields of hydrocarbon products with minimal loss of polymer feedstock to undesired by-products. The technology has demonstrated its applicability in converting post-consumer polystyrene into defined hydrocarbon intermediates such as toluene, ethylbenzene, and cumene, which are compatible with downstream chemical infrastructure [1].

Aduro is currently constructing its Next Generation Process (NGP) Pilot Plant in London, Ontario, designed for continuous flow operations and evaluation of HCT using real-world feedstocks. The company's membership in the PSRA will facilitate technical exchange and closer alignment with evolving industry requirements, complementing the NGP Pilot Plant development [1].

The low recovery rates of polystyrene, with less than 6% recycled in the United States and only 10% in Canada, highlight the need for innovative recycling solutions. Aduro's early-stage work in converting polystyrene into targeted hydrocarbon intermediates aligns with the PSRA's objectives to support innovation, data sharing, and viable end-market development [1].

"Polystyrene recovery rates remain low, and we’re joining the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance to explore how Aduro’s chemical approach can help address that challenge," said Ofer Vicus, Chief Executive Officer of Aduro Clean Technologies. "Our membership in PLASTICS extends that engagement across the broader plastics value chain, allowing us to contribute to policy, standards, and technical collaboration as the industry moves toward more circular solutions" [1].

"Polystyrene recovery rates remain low, and we’re joining the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance to explore how Aduro’s chemical approach can help address that challenge," said Ofer Vicus, Chief Executive Officer of Aduro Clean Technologies. "Our membership in PLASTICS extends that engagement across the broader plastics value chain, allowing us to contribute to policy, standards, and technical collaboration as the industry moves toward more circular solutions" [1].

"We’re pleased to welcome Aduro as a new member of both the Plastics Industry Association and the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance," said Patrick Krieger, Vice President of Sustainability at PLASTICS. "Their participation reflects a shared commitment to advancing recycling solutions and building a more collaborative, innovative, and sustainable plastics industry" [1].

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ACTHF/aduro-clean-technologies-joins-plastics-industry-association-and-gqbskr0naaqs.html
[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/17/3117096/0/en/Aduro-Clean-Technologies-Joins-Plastics-Industry-Association-and-Polystyrene-Recycling-Alliance-to-Support-Industry-Collaboration-on-Recycling-Innovation.html