Latest news with #Hydrochemolytic™
Business Upturn
17-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Aduro Clean Technologies Joins Plastics Industry Association and Polystyrene Recycling Alliance to Support Industry Collaboration on Recycling Innovation
LONDON, Ontario, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. ('Aduro' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: ADUR) (CSE: ACT) (FSE: 9D5), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower-value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, today announced its membership in both the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA), a collaborative initiative of PLASTICS focused on advancing polystyrene recycling solutions. The PSRA brings together stakeholders from across the polystyrene value chain including resin producers, converters, recyclers, and technology developers to support technical collaboration, data sharing, and infrastructure development. The alliance promotes both mechanical and advanced recycling approaches aimed at improving recovery rates and creating viable end markets for polystyrene materials. Membership in PLASTICS connects Aduro to a broad network of resin producers, recyclers, converters, and brand owners committed to driving sustainability and circularity in the plastics industry. Through PLASTICS, Aduro will participate in working groups and policy discussions that shape the regulatory frameworks, standards, and infrastructure needed to expand the role of chemical recycling and advanced conversion technologies. Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (HCT), developed by Aduro, works with water along with a catalyst at moderate temperatures to cleave carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom bonds in polymers resulting in lower-molecular-weight compounds. Unlike other technologies that rely on high thermal input to effect uncontrolled rupture of polymer molecules, HCT operates under gentler conditions enabling controlled reaction pathways. The catalyzed, selective chemistry of HCT results in higher yields of hydrocarbon products with high functional group purity with minimal loss of polymer feedstock to undesired by-products such as char or heavy tar and gases. Experiments conducted on bench and large lab scale flow-through units have demonstrated the applicability of HCT to convert post-consumer polystyrene into defined hydrocarbon intermediates such as toluene, ethylbenzene, and cumene. These outputs are compatible with downstream chemical infrastructure and require no further upgrading. While further development and validation are ongoing, these results underscore the potential of HCT to produce valuable chemical products and intermediates from difficult-to-recycle feedstocks and reflect Aduro's technical strength in valorization of waste streams. By joining the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance, Aduro is contributing to a collaborative industry effort focused on addressing the systemic and material-specific challenges of polystyrene recovery, such as limited collection infrastructure, low recycling rates, and public misperceptions. These challenges are central to PSRA's mission to expand access to and adoption of both mechanical and advanced recycling solutions. Aduro's early-stage work converting polystyrene into targeted hydrocarbon intermediates using its Hydrochemolytic™ Technology aligns with the Alliance's objectives to support innovation, data sharing, and viable end-market development. Participation in PSRA complements Aduro's broader R&D across diverse plastic and renewable feedstocks and reflects the Company's commitment to advancing science-based approaches to circularity. '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.' '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.' Aduro is currently constructing its Next Generation Process (NGP) Pilot Plant in London, Ontario. Designed to operate under continuous flow conditions, the NGP Pilot Plant will support the evaluation of Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (HCT) using real-world feedstocks. Its modular and scalable design enables flexibility for project-specific applications across a range of customer needs. Aduro's participation in the PSRA complements this development by facilitating technical exchange, sample coordination, and closer alignment with evolving industry requirements. Polystyrene is a widely used plastic with applications in packaging, food service, construction, and electronics. Global production exceeds 40 million tonnes per year, with North America accounting for approximately 3.4 million tonnes. Despite this scale, most post-consumer polystyrene ends up in landfills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States, less than 6% of polystyrene packaging is recycled. Foam formats like expanded polystyrene (EPS) present particular challenges, with over 3.6 million tonnes of EPS waste generated annually and limited municipal collection. In Canada, plastic waste totaled approximately 4.4 million tonnes in 2018, with only 8% recycled. Polystyrene recovery rates are especially low—estimated at around 10%—and only 35% of municipalities include EPS in their residential recycling programs, limiting access to recycling services for this material. About the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA) The Polystyrene Recycling Alliance is a collaborative initiative under the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), dedicated to increasing access to and adoption of polystyrene recycling across North America. The Alliance brings together resin producers, converters, recyclers, and technology developers to support infrastructure investment, stakeholder education, and the advancement of both mechanical and chemical recycling solutions. About the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) The Plastics Industry Association is the leading organization representing the entire plastics supply chain, including processors, equipment manufacturers, mold makers, material suppliers, recyclers, and brand owners. Established in 1937, PLASTICS works to connect stakeholders, promote sustainable practices, advocate for responsible policy, and advance innovation across the industry. The Association manages several signature programs, including NPE: The Plastics Show, Operation Clean Sweep, and the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) initiative. About Aduro Clean Technologies Aduro Clean Technologies is a developer of patented water-based technologies to chemically recycle waste plastics; convert heavy crude and bitumen into lighter, more valuable oil; and transform renewable oils into higher-value fuels or renewable chemicals. The Company's Hydrochemolytic™ Technology relies on water as a critical agent in a chemistry platform that operates at relatively low temperatures and cost, a game-changing approach that converts low-value feedstocks into resources for the 21st century. For further information, please contact: Abe Dyck, Head of Business Development and Investor Relations [email protected] +1 226 784 8889 KCSA Strategic CommunicationsJack Perkins, Senior Vice President [email protected]
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aduro Clean Technologies Engages Delphi for Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrochemolytic™ Technology
LONDON, Ontario, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. ('Aduro' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: ADUR) (CSE: ACT) (FSE: 9D5), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower-value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, today announced that it has engaged Delphi, a leading Canadian sustainability consultancy, to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment ('LCA') of the Company's Hydrochemolytic™ technology for waste plastic processing. Delphi is a strategic consulting firm with 35 years of experience, specializing in corporate sustainability, climate change, the green economy, and cleantech innovation. The LCA is part of Aduro's strategic roadmap to independently assess and quantify the environmental performance of its chemical recycling platform through a phased, data-driven process. With increasing regulatory and market emphasis on measurable environmental outcomes, the LCA provides a foundation for engaging stakeholders with credible, third party-reviewed information. Additionally, the LCA will provide critical data to assist in identifying and minimizing inefficiencies and energy consumption throughout the process, assisting in maximizing resource efficiency and reducing operational costs. The project will begin with a screening-level LCA focused on greenhouse gas ('GHG') emissions and energy use, associated with operating the Hydrochemolytic™ technology process. This assessment, based on pre-pilot-scale performance data and forward-looking design parameters, will follow ISO 14040 and 14044 frameworks to provide directional insights into the technology's environmental profile. This phase will lay the groundwork for future work as more detailed data becomes available. The screening assessment will support Aduro's broader efforts to align its innovation strategy with the performance expectations of regulators, customers, and investors in the circular economy. Subsequent phases of the LCA will incorporate operational data from the Company's Next Generation Process ('NGP') pilot plant, which is currently under construction. The second phase will provide a more comprehensive, ISO-compliant assessment of all relevant life cycle stages, including feedstock sourcing and downstream product pathways. A final phase is anticipated to support a comparative LCA, benchmarking the Hydrochemolytic™ process against other chemical recycling approaches. 'As we continue to focus on our commercial path, we are starting the preparation to assess the NGP pilot plant for its environmental performance and impact. Delphi is a highly reputable organization and is an ideal partner to perform the LCA work to assess and quantify the Hydrochemolytic™ technology's performance and its ability to support decarbonization,' said Ofer Vicus, CEO of Aduro. 'The outcomes from this work will inform our stakeholders with a transparent and data-driven view of our environmental profile and help position our technology as a viable solution for tackling plastic waste.' 'Our goal is to deliver a robust, independent assessment of the environmental impacts and benefits of Aduro's process,' said Stephan Wehr, Vice President, Climate Change at Delphi. 'The phased approach provides flexibility and responsiveness to available data while adhering to LCA best practices. Having supported LCA work on other chemical recycling processes, including pyrolysis, we see this as an important opportunity to highlight how alternative pathways like Hydrochemolysis may demonstrate a distinct environmental profile—particularly in terms of GHG emissions and energy intensity.' About Delphi Delphi is a Canadian strategic consultancy specializing in climate change, sustainability, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advisory services. With over 35 years of experience, Delphi provides practical, actionable advice and roadmaps to help organizations navigate uncertainty, manage risk, and enhance competitiveness. As a Certified B Corporation, Delphi meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Delphi is part of Profoundry, a collective of sustainability experts and organizations, including GLOBE Series, CBSR, and Leading Change Canada, dedicated to accelerating and showcasing sustainable performance across Canada. About Aduro Clean Technologies Aduro Clean Technologies is a developer of patented water-based technologies to chemically recycle waste plastics; convert heavy crude and bitumen into lighter, more valuable oil; and transform renewable oils into higher-value fuels or renewable chemicals. The Company's Hydrochemolytic™ Technology relies on water as a critical agent in a chemistry platform that operates at relatively low temperatures and cost, a game-changing approach that converts low-value feedstocks into resources for the 21st century. For further information, please contact: Abe Dyck, Head of Business Development and Investor Relationsir@ 226 784 8889 KCSA Strategic CommunicationsJack Perkins, Senior Vice Presidentaduro@ news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance and reflects the expectations or beliefs of management of Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. ('Aduro' or the 'Company') regarding future events. In certain cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as 'plans', 'expects', 'estimates', 'intends', 'anticipates', 'believes' or variations of such words or statements that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might', or 'will' be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the planned commencement and completion of a screening-level Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); the scope and timing of future LCA phases; the use of pilot-scale data in subsequent assessments; the conformance of future assessments with ISO 14040 and 14044 standards; the anticipated commissioning of the Company's pilot plant; the expectation that the results of the LCA will inform comparative performance evaluations and support the Company's commercialization efforts; the engagement of Delphi to conduct the LCA of the Hydrochemolytic™ technology ('HCT'); the expectation that Delphi's assessment will provide credible, third-party-reviewed environmental performance data; the anticipated benefits of the LCA in supporting stakeholder engagement, identifying inefficiencies, reducing costs, and improving resource efficiency; and the belief that the Company's technology is positioned as a viable solution for tackling plastic waste and supporting decarbonization, including assumptions about future market acceptance and environmental performance validation. Forward-looking information is based on assumptions, estimates, projections, opinions, and analyses made by management in light of its experience and perception of trends, current conditions, and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances. While the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors and should not be unduly relied upon. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risks that the LCA may not yield favorable results; the uncertainty around the completeness or accuracy of pre-pilot data used in the assessment; risks related to the use of the LCA for stakeholder engagement and operational efficiency, including the possibility that stakeholders may not accept or value the LCA findings, or that operational improvements may not materialize as expected; risks associated with the phased LCA approach, including the dependency on the availability and quality of pilot plant data and the potential for regulatory or methodological changes to affect the LCA framework or comparability; risks related to the construction and operation of the NGP pilot plant, including delays, technical issues, or performance outcomes that may not reflect commercial-scale viability; and risks related to the positioning of HCT as a decarbonization solution, including slower-than-anticipated market adoption, superior performance by competing technologies, or regulatory changes that could shift incentives or requirements. Furthermore, actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risks that the Company's pilot plant may be delayed or not commissioned as expected; that the Company may not be able to generate or collect the necessary data for future LCA phases; that regulatory or methodological changes may negatively affect LCA outcomes; or that market conditions or third-party review processes may delay or alter the Company's plans. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aduro Clean Technologies to Present at The MicroCap Conference 2025
LONDON, Ontario, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. ('Aduro' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: ADUR) (CSE: ACT) (FSE: 9D5), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, is pleased to announce its participation in The Microcap Conference 2025, the premier event for growth-focused companies and investors. The conference will take place January 28-30, 2025, at the Borgata Hotel Spa & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. Details of the presentation: Event: The Microcap Conference Date and Time: January 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., ET Location: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Studio C, Atlantic City, NJ Presenter: Abe Dyck, Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations Aduro will engage in one-on-one meetings with institutional and individual investors to discuss the Company's recent developments, growth strategy, and investment opportunities. This event provides a unique platform to highlight Aduro's progress in scaling its Hydrochemolytic™ technology and its vision for transforming the chemical recycling landscape. 'We're excited to attend The Microcap Conference and share the progress Aduro is making in advancing Hydrochemolytic™ technology to address the global problem of waste plastic recycling,' said Ofer Vicus, CEO of Aduro. 'This event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with investors who recognize the importance of innovation in chemical recycling. With our recent uplisting to Nasdaq and continued progress in scaling our technology, we are eager to showcase our commitment to transforming waste into value while delivering long-term impact and success.' To register for the conference or one-on-one meeting, visit About The Microcap Conference 2025 The Microcap Conference is the largest independent microcap event in the U.S., bringing together top-tier investors and executives from microcap companies. The event offers a platform for companies to showcase their value propositions through presentations, one-on-one meetings, and networking opportunities. The 2025 event will feature: Keynote Speakers: Renowned industry figures, including Jon Ledecky, Co-Owner of the New York Islanders, who will engage in a fireside chat with CNBC's Bob Pisani, and Tom Gardner, CEO of Motley Fool, who will share insights on investing, market trends, and entrepreneurial success. Expert Panels and Presentations: Financial commentators Ron Insana (CNBC) and Charlie Gasparino (FOX Business) will cover critical topics for the US equity markets, from capital formation to regulatory updates and market trends. Entertainment Headliner: A special performance by Tom Papa, celebrated comedian and host of Netflix specials, ensuring a memorable evening for attendees. Hosted by DealFlow Events, The Microcap Conference is renowned for its blend of high-quality content, engaging networking, and exceptional entertainment. For more information, visit About Aduro Clean Technologies Aduro Clean Technologies is a developer of patented water-based technologies to chemically recycle waste plastics; convert heavy crude and bitumen into lighter, more valuable oil; and transform renewable oils into higher-value fuels or renewable chemicals. The Company's Hydrochemolytic™ technology relies on water as a critical agent in a chemistry platform that operates at relatively low temperatures and cost, a game-changing approach that converts low-value feedstocks into resources for the 21st century. For further information, please contact: Abe Dyck, Investor Relationsir@ 226 784 8889 KCSA Strategic CommunicationsJack Perkins, Senior Vice Presidentaduro@ news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact that address activities, events, or developments that the Company believes, expects, or anticipates will or may occur in the future, are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on information currently available and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and, accordingly, undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to their inherent uncertainty. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include adverse market conditions and other factors beyond the control of the parties. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
