carbonbright
A new type of circular material open for R&D opportunities
CarbonBright is an ISCC PLUS-certified circular byproduct derived from Brightmark’s Plastics Renewal® process. It is currently available for research and development opportunities to explore potential applications.
What is CarbonBright?
CarbonBright is a powder-like, non-hazardous byproduct resulting from Brightmark’s Plastics Renewal® process. Brightmark’s technology converts almost all post-use plastics into the building blocks needed to create new, circular products.
The remaining amount is CarbonBright.
Potential areas of application
CarbonBright may be a suitable circular feedstock alternative for certain applications, including:
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- • Asphalt modifiers for road construction1
- • Wastewater filtration applications2
- • Reinforcing filler or colorant in rubbers and plastics3
1Han et al., Polymers (2023) — Pyrolysis of waste tires (Review). doi:10.3390/polym15071604
2Liu et al., New J. Chem. (2025) — Pyrolysis carbon black as wastewater adsorbent. doi:10.1039/D5NJ01541C
3Yang et al., Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. (2022) — Upgrading pyrolysis carbon black for composite use. doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00601
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ISCC PLUS Certification
ISCC PLUS is a voluntary certification program designed to validate the sustainability characteristics of alternative feedstocks.
Learn about PyBright™
PyBright™ is Brightmark’s ISCC PLUS-certified circular pyrolysis oil derived from post-use plastics. It can be used to create new circular products, including new plastics.
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Read recent research from industry-leaders and credible independent third parties discovering the benefits of advanced recycling and its benefits as a responsible end market.
Enabling Informed Decisions on Pyrolysis: A Key to Turn the Tide on Plastics Recycling
This study was originally published on the ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering website. Abstract The rapid expansion of the plastic industry has led to significant environmental challenges, prompting the exploration of alternative recycling methods. While mechanical recycling has limitations, chemical recycling, particularly pyrolysis, presents a promising solution. However, it faces contention regarding its environmental… Continue reading Enabling Informed Decisions on Pyrolysis: A Key to Turn the Tide on Plastics Recycling
Brightmark and Lewis Salvage Partnership Hits Major Milestone, Recycling Over 1 Million Pounds of Medical Plastics
The strategic partnership continues to leverage Brightmark’s innovative Plastics Renewal® technology to transform difficult-to-recycle mixed plastics from medical implants into the building blocks for new, circular plastics WARSAW, Ind. — Brightmark LLC, a circular innovations company with a mission to Reimagine Waste®, announced today that its strategic partnership with Lewis Salvage, an independently-owned recycling company… Continue reading Brightmark and Lewis Salvage Partnership Hits Major Milestone, Recycling Over 1 Million Pounds of Medical Plastics
Brightmark and NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Announce Buoy Plastic Recycling Partnership
Brightmark and Buoy Team to facilitate recycling of inoperative mooring, boundary and informational buoys in the Florida Keys. SAN FRANCISCO & FLORIDA KEYS, FL – Sept. 13, 2022 – Brightmark LLC, the global waste solutions provider, and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS), today announced a new plastic recycling partnership that will reduce… Continue reading Brightmark and NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Announce Buoy Plastic Recycling Partnership
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