Traditional methods struggle with mixed, contaminated, and hard-to-recycle plastics. Plastonix engineered Transformix™, a bio-based processing agent, that enables mixed plastics recycling in a single process—supporting minimal sorting, low energy operation, and reduced emissions without toxic solvents or harsh reagents.
Highlights
- Viable: Addresses long-standing failures of plastic recycling; the USA recycles ~4% of discarded plastic and the global rate is ~9%.
- Broad Range: Processes mixed streams, including hard-to-recycle plastics.
- Flexible: Tolerant of real-world contaminants, often with minimal cleaning, and adapts to local feedstocks.
- Low-Cost & Low Energy: Moderate processing conditions support efficient operations and reduced emissions.
- PX42™ Applications: Output forms durable products, can be blended with virgin plastic resin, or routed to other appropriate downstream processing.
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How the Plastonix Plastic Recycling Process Works
- Receive & Prepare Feedstock — Mixed plastics are received with minimal sorting; remove obvious contaminants and size-reduce.
- Dose with Transformix™ — Controlled blending of the bio-based processing agent under low-energy, moderate conditions.
- Process & Consolidate — Plastics bind and consolidate (agglomeration) without exotic pressures or temperatures.
- Form PX42™ — Output is PX42™, a new raw material produced using proprietary Plastonix technology, systems, and methods.
Hard-to-Recycle Plastics We Can Handle
The Plastonix system is built for real-world feedstocks—post-consumer plastics and post-industrial streams—tolerant of common additives, fillers, and flame retardants.
Examples of compatible feedstock include:
- Asphalt shingles
- Expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam)
- Single-use shopping bags & films
- Plastic straws and utensils
- Plastics with fillers or flame retardants
- Elastomers, neoprene, rubber
- Automotive components
Feedstock may be sorted or unsorted, cleaned or uncleaned, virgin or waste. Cleaning requirements depend on the intended PX42™ end-use; in many cases cleaning can be reduced, but this is application specific.
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PX42™: A New Raw Material for Circular Solutions
PX42™ is created by blending mixed plastics with Transformix™ under the Plastonix process. Because local waste streams vary, PX42™ characteristics vary by facility. This variability is built into downstream specifications so partners can target fit-for-purpose applications while maximizing local diversion and value.
Typical PX42™ Uses
- Durable products: boards, panels, blocks, molded goods
- Site furnishings: benches, posts, decking components
- Industrial components: pallets, dunnage, protective barriers
- Custom shapes: cut-to-size sheets or extrusions for OEMs
- Blended with virgin plastic resin to increase recycled content in end-use goods
- Routed to additional downstream processing where appropriate
Note: PX42™ is not marketed as a single “commodity resin.” It is a spec-driven raw material tailored to local feedstock and target applications.
Safety, Environmental, and Cost Advantages
- No toxic solvents or monomers; avoids harsh reagent pathways
- Low energy: moderate processing conditions reduce utility demands
- Minimal pre-cleaning: tolerant of post-consumer and post-industrial contamination
- Reduced emissions: efficient operations and simplified logistics support lower carbon intensity and circular economy goals
Partner Facilities
We enable operators to build and scale profitable partner facilities.
What partners get
- Access to technology licensing and the proprietary Transformix™ processing agent
- Process design, commissioning support, and operating procedures
- PX42™ quality guidelines aligned to the local feedstock mix
- Go-to-market support for PX42™-based products and applications
Why partners choose Plastonix
- Convert hard-to-recycle plastics into sellable PX42™
- Lower capex/opex profile versus many conventional approaches
- Simple staffing model and fast time to revenue
- Aligns with EPR, landfill diversion, and circular economy objectives
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do we need to sort plastics?
A: Minimal sorting is typically required. Remove obvious contaminants and size-reduce.
Q: Is PX42™ the same at every plant?
A: Not necessarily. PX42™ properties depend on the local waste mix. We guide partners to target applications aligned to their feedstock.
Q: What conditions do we run at?
A: Moderate temperatures and pressures; no exotic or high-risk regimes.
Q: Is Transformix™ safe to handle?
A: Transformix™ is bio-based and used in controlled doses with standard industrial handling practices.
Q: Do we need to clean the plastics?
A: It depends on PX42™ end-use requirements. In many cases, cleaning can be reduced; we determine this with you based on the target application.
Q: How do we get started?
A: Through technology licensing and a site-specific plan for building a plastic recycling facility using local feedstocks and market outlets.