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Polystyvert Revolutionizes Plastic Recycling

Polystyvert, a recognized leader in plastic recycling, has made headlines during the Canadian Circular Economy Summit held in Montreal this week. The company has announced a significant expansion of its technological platform, now extending its renowned dissolution and purification methods to include thermoplastics. This innovative step allows the treatment and decontamination of a broader range of plastic waste, providing safe and purified resins for various industries.

A Strategic Shift to Meet Market Demand

Incorporated into this announcement is Polystyvert's transition from a sole focus on polystyrene (PS) to a comprehensive technology for recycling most thermoplastics. Initially, the company garnered attention for its effective recycling solutions for contaminated polystyrene, which posed significant challenges within the industry. A commercial plant dedicated to this process is under development, marking a crucial milestone that will facilitate the swift implementation of Polystyvert’s technology across new applications.

Polystyvert's efforts now encompass not just PS but also high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), as well as a range of polyolefin thermoplastics like polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polycarbonate (PC). These materials are ubiquitous, found in products such as shampoo and detergent bottles, various packaging closures, small appliances, automotive parts, and electronic devices.

Key Technological Advantages

"With this repositioning, we are diversifying our business model to better meet market needs," stated Nathalie Morin, CEO of Polystyvert. "Our technology is generating significant interest across multiple industries, and thanks to our team’s decade-long expertise, we can rapidly build our knowledge base to work with different types of plastics."

Dissolution recycling is gaining traction as a low-energy consumption method that effectively removes harmful additives that could otherwise become pollutants at the end of a product's life cycle. Polystyvert's technology relies on a selective and custom approach to dissolve plastics, followed by various purification processes that yield high-quality pellets. These pellets meet rigorous industry standards across sectors like packaging, construction, electronics, automotive, and toys.

Advanced Purification Technologies

Beyond dissolution, Polystyvert excels in developing and patenting advanced purification technologies. Their economical solutions can be implemented on a commercial scale using readily available equipment, closed-loop solvents, and optimized low-temperature, low-pressure processes.

The firm is actively seeking strategic partnerships to accelerate the development of its new applications, while also contributing to governmental goals for zero plastic waste, both in Canada and internationally.

Upcoming Rebranding to UpSolv

Reflecting its broadened capabilities, Polystyvert is set to rebrand as UpSolv, a name that aligns with its expertise in dissolution and the upcycling initiative facilitated by high-quality purified resins for a variety of thermoplastics. This name change is expected to take effect in the coming months, ushering in a new era for the company.

About UpSolv

UpSolv aims to ensure that recycled plastics are as economically viable as virgin plastics while catering to the needs of diverse industries. Their patented, flexible, and highly optimized production processes enable the creation of customized purified resins, making it the most beneficial recycling solution available. By providing the shortest recycling cycle for high-quality thermoplastics like PS and ABS, UpSolv serves essential industries including packaging, construction, electronics, automotive, and toys. Their technology is safeguarded by over 40 patents across 17 countries.

For media inquiries, contact Mathieu Pagé at Exponentiel via email or mobile phone. For more information about the exciting developments at UpSolv, stay tuned for updates as they continue shaping the future of plastic recycling.