Clean Planet turns non-recyclable plastic into SAF
In New York reported that Carbon Herald reported that the world’s first pilot facility to convert non-recyclable waste plastic into sustainable aviation fuel has opened in the UK. The site, operated by Clean Planet Technologies, is located at Discovery Park in Sandwich, Kent.
It is designed to tackle two major challenges simultaneously: plastic waste and aviation emissions. The UK generates around 5 million metric tons of waste plastic each year, of which roughly 80% cannot be recycled.
The report noted that the new facility aims to demonstrate how hard-to-recycle plastics can be converted into a viable low-carbon fuel for aviation. The process involves heating waste plastic to turn it into a liquid, which is then refined and upgraded into SAF that meets aviation standards.
According to the company, the method can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% compared to conventional jet fuel.
“Our pilot facility will demonstrate this waste can be turned into a premium product with a quantifiable commercial demand,” said Andrew Odjo, CEO of Clean Planet Technologies. He added that the technology could also help reduce the environmental impact of both plastic pollution and air travel.
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