{"id":26,"date":"2024-12-16T18:56:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T18:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-03-18T19:45:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:45:38","slug":"circular-plastics-microfactory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/projects\/circular-plastics-microfactory\/","title":{"rendered":"ASU Circular Plastics Microfactory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"512\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-113\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/AZCircularMicrofactory-Hero-RMWS-ASU.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/AZCircularMicrofactory-Hero-RMWS-ASU.png 1920w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/AZCircularMicrofactory-Hero-RMWS-ASU-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/AZCircularMicrofactory-Hero-RMWS-ASU-1024x273.png 1024w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/AZCircularMicrofactory-Hero-RMWS-ASU-768x205.png 768w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/AZCircularMicrofactory-Hero-RMWS-ASU-1536x410.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(178deg,rgba(0,0,0,0) 41%,rgb(0,0,0) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-520232fb wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-12 mt-12\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-6\">ReFactory                     Circular Plastics Microfactory<\/h1>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"unityblocks-anchor-menu\" class=\"wp-block-unityblocks-anchor-menu\" data-items=\"[{&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Overview&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;overview&quot;},{&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Outcomes&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;outcomes&quot;},{&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Quotes&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;quotes&quot;},{&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Project Partners&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;partners&quot;},{&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Media&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;media&quot;}]\" data-firstelementid=\"\" data-focusfirstfocusableelement=\"false\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \/ <span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/projects\/\">Projects<\/a><\/span> \/ <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">ASU Circular Plastics Microfactory<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 my-6 my-xl-10\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row justify-content-between\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 order-2 order-md-1\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-menu-target\" id=\"overview\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>ReFactory Circular Plastics Microfactory, piloted and scaled by the ASU Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service, aims to transform the recycling value chain, accelerate circular economy efforts and develop green jobs using a systems approach. Its innovative platform, focus on public education and ability to transform otherwise unrecyclable plastic waste into valuable resources makes it a stand-out solution for circular waste management.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The microfactory supports circular economy efforts by minimizing waste, reducing environmental impact, creating jobs and driving sustainable solutions for a positive future. Pathways for success and inclusion for underserved communities are built into this project, creating opportunities for BIPOC communities to contribute to circular economic development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container-fluid mb-0 bg-gray-1 py-6 py-xl-12\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row justify-content-between pl-0\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 order-2 order-md-1\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 anchor-menu-target\" id=\"outcomes\">Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The Circular Plastics Microfactory, the first of its kind, was successfully launched in 2024. Since then, the initiative has diverted over 107,000 pounds of HDPE and LDPE plastic waste from landfills. Partnerships formed across the plastics value chain allow this project to support feedstock supply accumulation, processing conversion into new materials, innovative product design and distribution to end markets. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality\u2019s Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program recognized the microfactory for its efforts and achievements in sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, the microfactory plans to scale operations by deploying a network of semi-industrial and mobile facilities globally. This will enable localized manufacturing to meet regional consumer demands in industries like sports and home goods. The hub-and-spoke model aims to bring circular solutions to urban and rural communities, as well as supporting major regional events. Continued sustainability impact will be seen across greenhouse gas emission reductions, resource conservation and advancement in innovative, localized recycling systems.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"uds-section bg topo-white \" ><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 py-6 py-xl-12 bg-white px-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row justify-content-between\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 order-2 order-md-1\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 anchor-menu-target\" id=\"quotes\">Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"uds-blockquote accent-maroon   \">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" viewBox=\"0 0 302.87 245.82\">\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M113.61,245.82H0V164.56q0-49.34,8.69-77.83T40.84,35.58Q64.29,12.95,100.67,0l22.24,46.9q-34,11.33-48.72,31.54T58.63,132.21h55Zm180,0H180V164.56q0-49.74,8.7-78T221,35.58Q244.65,12.95,280.63,0l22.24,46.9q-34,11.33-48.72,31.54t-15.57,53.77h55Z\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<blockquote>\n\t\t\t<p>We are excited to make history today in Phoenix. We have a sense that, from Phoenix, this will go throughout the world, and it\u2019s exciting to be leading in innovation right now. Phoenix will be known for whatever great ideas come out of this facility.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"citation\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"citation-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"name\">Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, said at the grand opening of the microfactory.<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"description\"><\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uds-blockquote accent-maroon   \">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" viewBox=\"0 0 302.87 245.82\">\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M113.61,245.82H0V164.56q0-49.34,8.69-77.83T40.84,35.58Q64.29,12.95,100.67,0l22.24,46.9q-34,11.33-48.72,31.54T58.63,132.21h55Zm180,0H180V164.56q0-49.74,8.7-78T221,35.58Q244.65,12.95,280.63,0l22.24,46.9q-34,11.33-48.72,31.54t-15.57,53.77h55Z\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<blockquote>\n\t\t\t<p>Through the Circularity Plastics Recycled Microfactory, we are not just innovating with sustainable materials\u2014we&#8217;re forging partnerships that empower communities. By sharing knowledge, fostering entrepreneurship and building a skilled workforce, we\u2019re not only advancing technology, but also creating a ripple effect of positive change that will make the world a better place for future generations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"citation\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"citation-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"name\">Crys Waddell, Founder and Executive, Hustle PHX<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"description\"><\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uds-blockquote accent-maroon   \">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"feature-wrapper\">\n\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" viewBox=\"0 0 302.87 245.82\">\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M113.61,245.82H0V164.56q0-49.34,8.69-77.83T40.84,35.58Q64.29,12.95,100.67,0l22.24,46.9q-34,11.33-48.72,31.54T58.63,132.21h55Zm180,0H180V164.56q0-49.74,8.7-78T221,35.58Q244.65,12.95,280.63,0l22.24,46.9q-34,11.33-48.72,31.54t-15.57,53.77h55Z\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<blockquote>\n\t\t\t<p>While the world is rightfully focused on recycling of plastic packaging, most plastics are used in non-packaging applications and these are vastly under-recycled. The circular microfactory is an important, exciting pilot project that will benefit the local community though keeping more plastics in the circular economy, and also demonstrate the technical and economic models needed to scale additional plastic recycling programs across the country.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"citation\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"citation-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"name\">Scott Trenor, PhD Technical Director Association of Plastic Recyclers\u202f<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"description\"><\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"uds-section bg-color bg-gray-1 p-6\" ><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row justify-content-between\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 order-2 order-md-1\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 anchor-menu-target\" id=\"partners\">Project partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>FEEDSTOCK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf City of Apache Junction &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf City of Phoenix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf Deseret Industries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf Malmsten<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>INDUSTRY PARTNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;Closed Loop Partners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;Goodman&#8217;s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;Krause Architects<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>ASU PARTNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;ACIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;LEAPS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;University Sustainability Practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;ASU Sustainable Procurement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;ASU Office of Interior Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;Biodesign SM3 Lab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;Fulton School of Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;GFL Human Economies Focal Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf &nbsp;Engineering Projects in Community (EPICS)<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 mt-6 mt-xl-12 pb-6 pb-xl-12\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row justify-content-between\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 order-2 order-md-1\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 anchor-menu-target\" id=\"media\">ASU Circular Plastics Microfactory in the media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-copy-divider\"\/>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A world full of plastic &#8230; not fantastic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>November 20, 2024<\/strong> | ASU News<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/search.asu.edu\/profile\/3701991\">Timothy Long<\/a>\u2019s kids were growing up, he never let them toss their gum out the window, explaining that the gum would still be there for many years to come. Many think it is a bio-based material, but a majority of mass-produced gum contains plastic. And plastic was designed to last forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20241120-environment-and-sustainability-world-full-plastic-not-fantastic\">Read on ASU News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity my-6\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-of-its-kind Phoenix microfactory converts plastic waste into new products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 20, 2024<\/strong> | abc15.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PHOENIX \u2014 A unique recycling venture that opened earlier this year is cutting down on waste, creating jobs and trying new technologies on a larger scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc15.com\/weather\/impact-earth\/first-of-its-kind-phoenix-microfactory-converts-plastic-waste-into-new-products#google_vignette\">Read on abc15.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity my-6\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decarbonizing cities and transportation to tackle climate change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2024<\/strong> | The Washington Post<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transportation is the largest contributor of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for about nearly 30 percent in most recent estimates. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Ford\u2019s chief sustainability officer Bob Holycross discuss efforts to decarbonize transportation, build out electric vehicle infrastructure and design smarter cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/washington-post-live\/2024\/04\/17\/decarbonizing-cities-transportation-tackle-climate-change\/\">Read on washingtonpost.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arizona partnership micro-factory will process PP, PE<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>February 21, 2024<\/strong> | recycling.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, recycling collection has focused on centralizing material and processing high volumes. An Arizona project is exploring other options with a micro-factory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resource-recycling.com\/plastics\/2024\/02\/21\/arizona-partnership-micro-factory-will-process-pp-pe\/\">Read on resource-recycling.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaboration towards a circular economy: City of Phoenix and Arizona State University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>February 6, 2024<\/strong> | foundation.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2011, the City of Phoenix and Arizona State University have partnered to accelerate the circular economy transition in the city. Characterized by insightful applied research and the launch of impactful initiatives such as Reimagine Phoenix and the Resource Innovation and Solutions Network, the partnership has played a critical role in more than doubling the city\u2019s waste diversion rates in six years. After 2020, the partnership evolved from having a focus on applied research to curating pilot projects to support Phoenix\u2019s circular ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/circular-examples\/collaboration-towards-a-circular-economy-city-of-phoenix-and-arizona-state\">Read on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light py-12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"507\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-237\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/sustainabilitysolutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/AZ-Circular-plastics-microfactory-CTA-ASU.png\" style=\"object-position:100% 100%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"100% 100%\" 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