Aduro Selected for PepsiCo Sustainability Innovation Hub to Pitch Chemical Recycling Tech
Event summary
- Aduro invited to present at PepsiCo Sustainability Innovation Hub on September 23, 2026, in Mexico City.
- Eric Appelman, Chief Revenue Officer, will showcase Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (HCT) for recycling complex polyolefin-rich plastics.
- Aduro’s ongoing collaboration with ECOCE in Mexico will provide technical context for the presentation.
- HCT is being developed to convert polyethylene and polypropylene into hydrocarbon intermediates for the plastics value chain.
- Aduro is advancing HCT through its Next Generation Process (NGP) Pilot Plant in Canada, with plans for a 10,000 metric-tonne-per-year plant in the Netherlands.
The big picture
Aduro’s invitation to the PepsiCo Sustainability Innovation Hub underscores the growing emphasis on chemical recycling solutions for complex plastics. As consumer goods companies face increasing pressure to adopt circular packaging models, partnerships between innovators like Aduro and industry giants like PepsiCo could accelerate the development of scalable recycling technologies. The event provides a critical platform for Aduro to validate its HCT technology and explore potential commercial collaborations, positioning it as a key player in the sustainable packaging sector.
What we're watching
- Technology Validation
- Whether Aduro’s HCT can demonstrate sufficient scalability and economic viability to secure further engagement with PepsiCo.
- Industry Collaboration
- How Aduro’s ongoing work with ECOCE in Mexico will influence its ability to address PepsiCo’s packaging sustainability challenges.
- Commercialization Timeline
- The pace at which Aduro can transition from pilot-scale testing to the planned 10,000 metric-tonne-per-year industrial plant in the Netherlands.