Aduro Clean Technologies Welcomes a Global Multinational Food Packaging Company into its Customer Engagement Program

LONDON, Ontario, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro” or the “Company”) (CSE: ACT) (OTCQX: ACTHF) (FSE: 9D50), a Canadian technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21^st century, is excited to announce the onboarding of a leading, global multinational food packaging company (“MFP Company” or the “Client”) to its Customer Engagement Program (CEP).

MFP Company is a prominent player in the global food processing and distribution sector, boasting an attractive portfolio of well-known brands. It operates in over 15 countries and generates multi-billion-dollar annual revenues. At the core of its operations, MFP Company integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, focusing on innovation and efficiency. The company is dedicated to recycling or recovering 90% of its solid waste and aims to reduce plastic use, increase the use of biodegradable and recycled materials, and minimize the use of virgin plastic. MFP Company advocates for a circular economy approach to address packaging pollution, innovating in sustainable packaging design, and advocating for the reuse and recycling of materials. This strategy is in alignment with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principles, underlining its leadership and commitment to minimizing environmental impact and leading the industry towards a more sustainable future.

The technical evaluation project is focused on assessing the potential of Hydrochemolytic Technology (HCT) for recycling the Client’s plastic waste from food packaging. Through this collaboration, we will conduct direct tests of HCT on the specific types of plastic waste produced by MFP Company. Our objective is to showcase the technology's effectiveness and gain a deeper understanding of the unique waste management challenges faced by the food industry. The goal is to highlight the advantages of HCT to MFP Company and develop a customized chemical recycling solution tailored to the specific needs for recycling food packaging plastic waste, positioning HCT as a viable solution for advanced recycling in the food industry.