Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem), the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), and the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) have collaborated on a project in which approximately 191,000 recycled plastic bags were used to pave a 67,000 square feet lot at CPChem’s facility in Port Arthur, Texas. The asphalt used was created through a process that blends recycled polyethylene (rPE) into a durable paving product.
“CPChem is a valued member of our association and a company dedicated to sustainability,” said Patrick Krieger, Vice President of Sustainability for PLASTICS. “This important project is just one facet of everything CPChem is doing to bring about a circular economy. We’re proud to have them be involved.”
“Participating in this project was an easy choice for CPChem, as it aligns closely with the company’s efforts to enable a circular economy for plastics,” said Benny Mermans, Vice President of Sustainability at Chevron Phillips Chemical. “The shared success of this collaboration demonstrates that by working together, we can accelerate change for a sustainable future.”
The paving installation was done in conjunction with PLASTICS’ New End Market Opportunities (NEMO) program, which seeks to develop new areas in which post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content can be put to use. “This CPChem project is a perfect example of demonstrating their commitment through action,” said Krieger. “People need to know that our industry is serious about preventing plastic waste and that we are always researching and developing new ways of doing it.”