Aduro and ECOCE Set Sights on Mexico’s Toughest Plastics Problem
In a newly announced collaboration, Aduro Clean Technologies and Mexico’s ECOCE are joining forces to address a mounting environmental challenge: the recycling of flexible and multilayer plastic packaging in Mexico. The companies have inked a multi-year agreement to jointly evaluate Aduro’s Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (HCT) as a potential solution to this waste stream, which accounts for an estimated 1.5 million tonnes annually—far exceeding the country’s PET beverage container volume.
Mexico’s Flexible Packaging: A Growing Waste Challenge
Flexible plastic packaging—think wrappers, bags, and pouches—is a particularly stubborn segment of the plastic waste spectrum. In Mexico, each person generates nearly 60 kilograms of plastic waste per year, with flexible packaging being both large and rapidly growing. Much of it is a blend of polymers, inks, and adhesives, making traditional recycling options limited and leaving much of it to landfill, incineration, or worse, the environment.
Key Waste Data:
| Waste Category | Annual Volume (Tonnes) |
|---|---|
| Total Plastic Waste in Mexico | 6,000,000 – 7,000,000 |
| Flexible Plastic Packaging | 1,500,000 |
| PET Beverage Containers | ~937,500 |
HCT: Chemical Recycling Technology Aims for Problematic Waste
Unlike conventional mechanical recycling, Aduro’s Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (HCT) is designed for complex waste streams like multilayer flexibles. Operating at moderate temperatures, HCT uses catalysts to break down plastics into smaller, valuable liquid hydrocarbons. Early pilot trials suggest that these oils can be used in existing petrochemical infrastructure without costly post-processing, yielding essential building blocks for new plastics production.
Industry Collaboration Targets Real-World Impact
ECOCE—an industry-backed nonprofit—brings deep expertise and a national packaging collection network. Their member companies span Mexico’s largest food and beverage groups, all with ambitious circularity commitments. By integrating HCT into their waste stream management, the partnership aims to generate critical data on processability, product quality, and commercial potential for chemically recycled flexibles.
The table below summarizes key features of the collaboration:
| Collaboration Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Material Focus | Flexible & multilayer plastic packaging from Mexico |
| Process | Multi-stage HCT testing: Lab ? Pilot scale |
| Program Start | January 2026 (phased, multi-year approach) |
| Stakeholders | Aduro, ECOCE, ECOCE member companies, waste collectors, downstream partners |
| Potential Impact | Expanded circularity, new recycling solutions for hard-to-manage plastics |
Early Momentum and Strategic Steps Forward
While the formal launch is set for early 2026, initial project activities are already underway, with Aduro presenting at key industry events and facility tours scheduled for ECOCE’s leadership. Both partners see the project as an important data-driven exploration to define viable business models, including HCT facilities operated by Aduro, ECOCE members, or licensed third parties in Mexico.
Takeaway: Innovation in Circular Economy on Watch
This collaboration shines a light on one of the toughest segments of plastic pollution—and the evolving toolkit needed to address it. If Aduro’s HCT technology can successfully process and upcycle Mexico’s most problematic packaging waste, it could unlock new circular value streams for both industry players and local communities. As pilot results come in and the phased program advances, all eyes will be on whether chemistry and collaboration can turn the tide on flexibles—one wrapper at a time.
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