PODCAST: Feedstock sourcing, complex technologies, financial pressure all challenging US chemical recycling growth

HOUSTON (ICIS)–US recycled plastics Senior Editor, Emily Friedman and Americas recycled plastics Analyst, Josh Dill, dive deeper into the challenges chemical recyclers face, following Josh’s recent webinar, Chemical Recycling Growth: Accelerating Progress Towards Meeting Recycling Targets (view the recording here). While the webinar primarily highlighted legislative uncertainties, this discussion expands on the other hurdles including:

• Technological difficulties faced by chemical recyclers as a nascent industry
• Challenges in securing adequate feedstock which is financially sustainable
• Overall economic headwinds as many recyclers look to startup new plants