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E58: ‘Cyclical’ plastic recycling for a more circular economy with MacroCycle
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Description: Nick and the MacroCycle team discuss a paradigmatic shift from mechanical to chemical recycling in plastics recycling, why it matters, and how MacroCycle is gearing up for their first-of-a-kind recycling facility in 2024. In addition, they discuss:
- Differences between ‘traditional’ mechanical recycling and chemical recycling
- How MacroCycle plans to finance and build their first commercial plant
- What it takes to scale an early-stage climate tech startup (beyond the tech)
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Timestamps:
00:05:06 - The Limitations of Mechanical Recycling
00:06:09 - Macrocycle's Unique Chemical Process
00:07:08 - Technological Trends in Recycling
00:09:51 - Macrocycle's Business Model and Goals
00:12:31 - Regulatory Tailwinds and Challenges
00:16:10 - The Circular Nature of Macrocycle's Process
00:19:20 - Business Model and Scaling Strategy
00:23:58 - Potential Customers and Market Entry
00:27:14 - Technical and Business Challenges Ahead
00:28:11 - Team Building and Diversity
00:29:33 - Global Challenges in Plastic Recycling
Learn more on MacroCycle’s website: https://www.macrocycle.tech/
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