A new plastics recycling and remanufacturing “microfactory” will convert waste materials into new products, provide skilled job opportunities and create a cooperative business model in Phoenix.
A new plastics recycling and remanufacturing “microfactory” will convert waste materials into new products, provide skilled job opportunities and create a cooperative business model in Phoenix.
A first-of-its-kind, the Circular Plastics Microfactory held its opening ceremony on Feb. 6 and is a result of partnerships between Arizona State University, the city of Phoenix, Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, and Hustle PHX.
“We are excited to make history today in Phoenix. We have a sense that, from Phoenix, this will go throughout the world, and it’s exciting to be leading in innovation right now. Phoenix will be known for whatever great ideas come out of this facility,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said at the grand opening.
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Attendees of the Circular Plastics Microfactory launch event inspect plastic pellets produced during the recycling process on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Goodwill Retail Operations Center in Phoenix. Courtesy photo
