The Plastic Problem

Plastic production has outpaced our ability to recycle it, resulting in the inefficient use of fossil fuels and the unnecessary introduction of waste plastic into the environment.

Plastic is Popular

Since the 1950s, plastic production has increased exponentially. Plastic is easy to produce in bulk, inexpensive, versatile, and extremely durable. It is used to build cars, planes, computers, bridges, homes and so many of the products we use every day. The reasons we depend on plastic are the same attributes that make plastic difficult to recycle under current technologies.

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million metric tons

The amount of plastic produced each year. Less than 10% of this plastic is recycled annually.

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of all plastic is used just once

Plastic packaging, bags and containers make up the most single-use plastic waste, many of which cannot be mechanically recycled.

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grams of plastic

An average person could unknowingly be ingesting enough plastic per week to equal the size of a credit card.

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tap water is contaminated

In the U.S., much of our drinking water contains microplastics and comes from sources polluted by mismanaged plastic waste.

What Now?

Plastic production and packaging complexity have increased substantially over the past few decades, while traditional recycling capabilities have failed to keep up. he current model that relies only on mechanical recycling is unsustainable, and we have no choice but to improve our plastic waste disposal, collection and recycling methods. Under current technologies, many of the plastics we producer are “unrecyclable,” but these plastics are critical to our food and medical industries. As a plastics upcycler that uses advanced technology to process the vast majority of plastics, we are helping to address the global plastic waste crisis by repurposing these “unrecyclable” plastic wastes into a crude oil substitute rather than throwing them away.

The World Deserves a Global Solution

We share oceans, cities, small towns, rain forests, deserts and mountain ranges. We also share the responsibility to protect them. Mobilizing our state-of-the-art infrastructure, we recycle plastic waste once destined for landfills and create a circular pathway for global plastic reuse.

Our Plan

At Freepoint's recycling facilities, we reclaim plastic waste and transform it into PyOil, a crude oil substitute used in the development of a variety of hydrocarbon-based products, including plastic resins.

Learn more about how we can help you recycle your plastic waste.

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Our
Technology

The path is clear: our advanced recycling technology upcycles the vast majority of the types of plastic, reduces pollution compared to current plastic production and disposal methods, conserves natural resources and transforms end-of-life plastic into a valuable commodity used to manufacture new products.

What Can You Do?

Global demand for plastic will endure as it enhances all of our everyday lives. Creating an efficient pathway to upcycle and bring value to plastic waste, and conserve our natural resources, is critical. Join us on this mission to help address the global plastic waste crisis through innovative solutions.

Communities

Coordinate efforts with local trash collectors to increase recovery of plastic waste from landfills
Encourage recycling procedures in schools, businesses and homes
Educate and promote recycling through social media and share metrics of success

Recyclers

Collaborate with municipalities to create efficient collection plans
Set goals and report on recycling achievements to increase participation
Share knowledge of equipment and practices

Corporations

Install centralized and clearly labeled recycling bins
Conduct waste audits and share results with employees
Educate and remind employees of best recycling practices