Circular solutions

Polyester renewal technology (PRT) processes a particular family of materials — polyesters — and unzips them back to basic monomers, ultimately converting them into materials used in a wide range of new consumer goods.

Ever wondered what happens to hard-to-recycle plastic waste? Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies turn challenging waste streams into feedstocks for a circular economy.

Mass balance is an accepted and certified protocol that documents and tracks recycled content through complex manufacturing systems. It's used when sustainable inputs like recycled plastic are mixed with traditional inputs like fossil-fuel-based feedstock.