Baytown becoming one of the largest advanced recycling operations in the world

Our third advanced recycling unit at our complex in Baytown, Texas, is now operational, a milestone that demonstrates our focus on addressing plastic waste and fostering a more circular economy.

With this addition, Baytown has the capacity to process up to ~250 million pounds of plastic waste annually, and we’re on track to reach approximately 450 million pounds of annual advanced recycling capacity at our global facilities by year-end 2026. That means more plastics are diverted from landfills and transformed into raw materials for products people use every day.

Why it matters

Advanced recycling complements traditional methods by handling plastics that are harder to recycle. By embedding advanced recycling units within existing facilities, we can scale faster and more efficiently — turning plastic waste into the feedstocks that make many other products like fuel and new plastic.

Looking ahead

We have the technology and the expertise to expand advanced recycling. What’s essential now is supportive policy frameworks — clear, consistent laws and regulations that recognize advanced recycling as a proven solution for hard-to-recycle plastics. We’re seeking the opportunity to keep doing what works, not asking for subsidies. That’s why we’re in support of federal legislation that would officially recognize advanced recycling as recycling, establish clear standards for recycled content claims, and ensure alignment across federal agencies, providing clarity for both industry and consumers. And it’s supported by local and federal leaders, including the City of Baytown and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.

Three units strong, and we’re just getting started.