Aduro and ECOCE Complete Phase 1 Feedstock Mapping, Advance Mexico Plastics Collaboration to HCT Testing
Aduro Clean Technologies and ECOCE have completed the first phase of feedstock mapping for their joint initiative in Mexico, a step that advances the collaboration toward testing the hydrochemolytic (HCT) process for converting plastic waste into valuable chemicals. The feedstock mapping involved characterizing the types, quantities, and availability of plastic waste streams in the region to ensure a reliable supply for the HCT technology.
The HCT process, developed by Aduro, uses hydrochemolytic conversion to break down mixed plastic waste into hydrocarbon products without the need for extensive sorting or preprocessing. By aligning with ECOCE, a Mexican organization focused on circular economy solutions, the collaboration aims to adapt the technology to local waste streams and regulatory conditions.
While the Phase 1 activities focused on logistics and material characterization, the partners indicate that the next steps will involve setting up a pilot test site to evaluate the HCT process under real‑world conditions. The announcement does not disclose specific volumes or timelines for the pilot phase.
Both companies emphasize that successful deployment of HCT could contribute to reducing plastic pollution and creating circular feedstocks for the chemical industry, particularly in regions where formal recycling infrastructure is limited.