Wood Secures Contract to Operate One of the World’s Largest Plastics Recycling Facilities, Boosting Circular Economy

Wood Secures Contract to Operate One of the World’s Largest Plastics Recycling Facilities, Boosting Circular Economy

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a global consulting and engineering firm, has secured a three-year contract to operate and maintain Freepoint Eco-Systems’ advanced recycling facility in Hebron, Ohio, one of the world’s largest plastics recycling plants. The facility will process approximately 90,000 tons of plastic waste annually, converting it into pyrolysis oil through advanced recycling technology. This oil can be used for applications like food and medical-grade plastic packaging. Wood will manage the plant’s operations, employing over 100 people and focusing on safety and maintenance systems. The collaboration highlights Wood’s commitment to sustainability and supporting the circular economy by helping reduce plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

(PRESS RELEASE) ABERDEEN, 26-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Global engineering and consulting firm, Wood, has been awarded a significant three-year contract to manage operations and maintenance for Freepoint Eco-Systems’ advanced recycling plant in Hebron, Ohio. Spanning 25 acres and utilizing a 260,000-square-foot warehouse, this facility ranks among the world’s largest plastics recycling plants. The site will process around 90,000 tons of end-of-life plastics annually, converting them into pyrolysis oil through advanced depolymerization technology. This recycled feedstock can be used in various applications, including food and medical-grade plastic packaging.

Under the contract, Wood will manage the plant’s full operational needs and maintenance systems, employing over 100 staff members. The company will also support the plant’s safety protocols and readiness initiatives, helping ensure optimal performance. This partnership reinforces Wood’s commitment to supporting sustainability initiatives and advancing circular economy practices through efficient plastic waste recycling.

Jess Stanley, President of Operations Americas at Wood, emphasized the contract’s alignment with the company’s broader goals: “This award supports our strategy for growth and sustainability, promoting the circular economy through innovative recycling solutions. It also offers a new operational footprint in Ohio, bringing Wood’s established practices to ensure excellence at this cutting-edge facility.”

Freepoint Eco-Systems is focused on reducing plastic waste by developing renewable solutions that contribute to the circular economy. Its advanced recycling processes help lower greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to taking 15,000 cars off the road annually. This collaboration highlights the growing importance of sustainable recycling solutions and showcases Wood’s dedication to helping clients reduce their carbon footprints.

Glossary of Terms:

Advanced Pyrolysis Recycling: A recycling method that breaks down plastic waste at the molecular level, converting it into useful products like fuels and industrial waxes.

Depolymerization: A chemical process that breaks down polymers into simpler compounds or monomers, allowing the plastic to be repurposed into new materials.

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SOURCE: John Wood Group PLC