A technologically advanced plastics recycling plant named Urban Polymers has been commissioning by Canada Fibers Ltd. (Canada Fibers). The new venture will focus on creation of pure, homogeneous plastic materials from post-consumer and post-industrial waste, using state-of-the art equipment and additive formulations sourced globally. Urban Polymers will commence operations this spring at a 160,000 sq ft facility located in North Toronto.
During its initial phases of development, Urban Polymers will focus on production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) flake material, as well as production of compounded polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) in pellet form. PET is the primary source of material for beverage bottles and single serving food containers, with PE and PP utilized to produce packaging for other liquids including household detergents.
Urban Polymers is configuring its operations to provide unrivaled purity and consistency for plastic processing customers, with capacity to produce 25 mln lbs pa of PET and 11 mln lbs pa of PP/PE during its initial phases of development, representing a significant increment to recycling infrastructure in the country.
"We simply aim to provide plastics processors with a sustainable complement to prime materials," noted Mark Badger who is leading Urban Polymers. Mr. Badger added that Urban Polymers has "assembled an experienced technical team who are targeting industry segments not yet penetrated in North America."
11-Mar-15 
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