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Brightmark's plant in Ashley, Indiana, is the first of its kind in the US to convert plastic waste into usable products, like wax and eco-friendly fuel, on a commercial scale. The company hopes its technology can help solve the growing problem of plastic waste.
San Francisco-based waste solutions company Brightmark LLC is attacking both challenges. Today they announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a partnership to construct a commercial-scale plastics renewal plant in South Korea with Seoul-based international petrochemical company SK Global Chemical.
Brightmark Energy LLC is planning to build a factory in Georgia that will convert Styrofoam cups and other plastic waste into fuel and chemicals. The $680 million plant will be the world’s biggest of its type, the company said in a statement on Monday. When completed, the facility will process 400,000 tons of trash into 64 million gallons of diesel and naphtha, as well as 20 million gallons of wax annually.
By 2050, there will be more plastic in our oceans than marine life. And plastic has a notoriously long life in landfills. We meet entrepreneurs discovering new ways to retrieve plastic from our waterways, turning it into fuel or back into plastic again. Others look to reduce single-use plastic in our daily lives, by working on alternative materials.
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Could the ‘largest ever solicitation for plastics waste’ create a massive opportunity for material recovery facilities and municipalities across the US?
Brightmark Energy LLC is planning to build a factory in Georgia that will convert Styrofoam cups and other plastic waste into fuel and chemicals. The $680 million plant will be the world’s biggest of its type, the company said in a statement on Monday.
CEO and founder Bob Powell shares how (and why) it’s important to win support for future plastics renewal plants as Brightmark works to create a world without waste. Read more on why Bob is credited as a “Peace Maker” during a time when local opposition arises in this exclusive article authored by Geoff Giordano in… Continue reading Brightmark CEO Featured in Plastics Engineering Magazine
(OAKLAND, CA; December 1, 2021)—Tasked to redesign the office space for waste solutions organization Brightmark, Arcsine wove together eco-forward materials and elements that echo the company’s unwavering dedication to a sustainable and waste-free environment. The office, which reopened in June 2021, is located in the heart of San Francisco’s famous Telegraph Hill neighborhood. Founded in… Continue reading Arcsine Redesigns Sustainable Office Space For Brightmark
The Vlot anaerobic digestion project is anticipated to capture, clean, and convert methane from manure that would otherwise escape to the atmosphere on the Vlot Calf Ranch and dairy farm into renewable natural gas (RNG). When used in the transportation sector, renewable natural gas from dairy operations has a negative carbon intensity on a lifecycle basis under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The Vlot Project is Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC’s first renewable natural gas project in the state of California.
Some companies are doing their due diligence in being eco-friendly, eco-conscious, sustainable companies that use sustainable materials and give back to the Earth! Here are ten sustainable brands to look out for in 2022.
Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Expands High School Marine Science Curriculum to Include Plastics in Partnership with Brightmark FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (November 16, 2021) – Two powerhouses have come together to provide a marine sciences curriculum for high school students focused on the impacts of post-use plastics on oceans and marine life and the greater ecosystem… Continue reading Brightmark Partners with Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation
bp and Brightmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly evaluate opportunities for development of the next generation of plastic waste renewal plants in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
Could the ‘largest ever solicitation for plastics waste’ create a massive opportunity for material recovery facilities and municipalities across the US?
Brightmark Energy LLC is planning to build a factory in Georgia that will convert Styrofoam cups and other plastic waste into fuel and chemicals. The $680 million plant will be the world’s biggest of its type, the company said in a statement on Monday.
CEO and founder Bob Powell shares how (and why) it’s important to win support for future plastics renewal plants as Brightmark works to create a world without waste. Read more on why Bob is credited as a “Peace Maker” during a time when local opposition arises in this exclusive article authored by Geoff Giordano in… Continue reading Brightmark CEO Featured in Plastics Engineering Magazine
(OAKLAND, CA; December 1, 2021)—Tasked to redesign the office space for waste solutions organization Brightmark, Arcsine wove together eco-forward materials and elements that echo the company’s unwavering dedication to a sustainable and waste-free environment. The office, which reopened in June 2021, is located in the heart of San Francisco’s famous Telegraph Hill neighborhood. Founded in… Continue reading Arcsine Redesigns Sustainable Office Space For Brightmark
Bright marks: significant milestones
We're working hard every day to create a world without waste. See what we've done and where we are heading with some of our most significant accomplishments to date.
Brightmark Energy, a San Francisco-based waste and energy development company, today broke ground on the nation’s first commercial-scale plastics-to-fuel plant in Ashley, Indiana. A total of 136 full time manufacturing jobs will be created in Northeast Indiana when all phases of the 112,000 square foot facility are operational
With the establishment of this new facility, Brightmark will be the first new circular economy business in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct, as well as the first-of-its-kind advanced recycling, plastics renewal facility in Australia. Brightmark will be constructing the facility in partnership with the NSW Government, as part of its commitment to drive economic growth and prosperity in regional NSW.
Business Intelligence Group recognizes Brightmark’s Ashley, Indiana Plastics Renewal Facility as Sustainability Initiative of the Year.
The Vlot anaerobic digestion project is anticipated to capture, clean, and convert methane from manure that would otherwise escape to the atmosphere on the Vlot Calf Ranch and dairy farm into renewable natural gas (RNG). When used in the transportation sector, renewable natural gas from dairy operations has a negative carbon intensity on a lifecycle basis under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The Vlot Project is Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC’s first renewable natural gas project in the state of California.
Certification ensures compliance with high ecological and social sustainability requirements, greenhouse gas emissions savings, and traceability throughout the supply chain Ashley, IN, December 09, 2021: Brightmark, LLC the global waste solutions provider, today announced that its Ashley, Indiana Plastics Renewal Facility has been ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) certified. The certification is provided by… Continue reading Brightmark Receives ISCC PLUS Certification
Chevron Corp. is doubling down on its plan to turn cow manure into renewable natural gas.
Peer-reviewed life cycle analysis of the company’s proprietary advanced plastics renewal recycling technology yields significant environmental savings. Brightmark, the global waste solutions company, today announced that a life cycle analysis of its plastics renewal technology has revealed that its proprietary, pyrolysis-based process produces 39%-139% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than equivalent products made from… Continue reading Brightmark’s Plastics Renewal Technology Reduces Carbon Footprint From Fuels By 39%-139%
Brightmark Named Honorable Mention in Fast Company’s First-Ever List of the Next Big Things in Tech New Recognition Program Highlights Tech Breakthroughs That Promise to Define the Future of Their Industries San Francisco, CA, November 18, 2021: Brightmark, the global waste solutions provider, today announced that it has been recognized as an Honorable Mention… Continue reading Brightmark Fast Company Next Big Things in Tech
Welcome to our 5 Year Impact Report. Our goal to Reimagine Waste is more than a mission—it’s a way of life. As 2021 marks our fifth anniversary, we’re proud and grateful to showcase our first-ever impact report—highlighting all we’re doing at Brightmark to create a world without waste. Within this report; you’ll learn: Our goals… Continue reading 5 Year Impact Report
Brightmark Energy, a San Francisco-based waste and energy development company, today broke ground on the nation’s first commercial-scale plastics-to-fuel plant in Ashley, Indiana. A total of 136 full time manufacturing jobs will be created in Northeast Indiana when all phases of the 112,000 square foot facility are operational
With the establishment of this new facility, Brightmark will be the first new circular economy business in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct, as well as the first-of-its-kind advanced recycling, plastics renewal facility in Australia. Brightmark will be constructing the facility in partnership with the NSW Government, as part of its commitment to drive economic growth and prosperity in regional NSW.
Business Intelligence Group recognizes Brightmark’s Ashley, Indiana Plastics Renewal Facility as Sustainability Initiative of the Year.
The Vlot anaerobic digestion project is anticipated to capture, clean, and convert methane from manure that would otherwise escape to the atmosphere on the Vlot Calf Ranch and dairy farm into renewable natural gas (RNG). When used in the transportation sector, renewable natural gas from dairy operations has a negative carbon intensity on a lifecycle basis under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The Vlot Project is Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC’s first renewable natural gas project in the state of California.
Letter from the CEO
Read Bob Powell's latest thought leadership and ideas about Brightmark through a personal monthly letter discussing how he's leading a company and a movement putting the environment first.
Solving the global plastic pollution crisis will require thoughtful collaboration, compromise, and innovation across the manufacturing, packaging, and waste management industries. In order to effectively address this complex challenge, everyone in this space needs a seat at the table, enabling us all to further develop holistic solutions that protect the environment, the economy, and jobs. Unfortunately, some of the provisions in recent proposed federal legislation could have a devastating impact on emerging innovation and economic growth in the new circular economy.
“Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted in one moment, would you capture it or just let it slip?” – Eminem. Second chances are powerful. When someone embraces an opportunity to improve or to walk a different path, they can change their circumstances and inspire others around… Continue reading The Gift of Second Chances: Finding Hope and Opportunity Around Every Corner
“The biggest sources of opportunity are collaboration and partnership.” – Mark Parker. What do you think of when you think of powerful partnerships? Do you think of Marvel’s Avengers? Or do you like to stay grounded in realism and admire a collaboration between General Motors and Honda to develop affordable electric vehicles? Or perhaps it’s… Continue reading Passion. Purpose. People. Planet. There’s Incredible Power in Partnerships.
It’s unmistakable that we are in the midst of a global shift in how people work. The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered offices nationwide, leaving many workplaces scrambling to stand up remote work systems and reimagine collaboration in a digital office. But this isn’t the only shifting component of today’s workplace. More than ever, jobs throughout the… Continue reading When Every Job is a Green Job
“It takes no compromise to give people their rights. It takes no money to respect the individual. It takes no survey to remove repressions.” – Harvey Milk I believe one of the best characteristics of the human race is the tremendous amount of diversity we possess as a species. Even if some of us look,… Continue reading Be You. Be Proud. Be Bright.
“Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain, and you feel the rain, but, importantly, YOU ARE NOT THE RAIN.” – Matt Haig For quite some time, mental health seemed to garner a taboo reputation. It was a point of contention for many and something… Continue reading Mental Health Matters: Always Be Kind to Your Mind
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall As a child, I spent time with my grandmother in the garden. She had this tremendous… Continue reading There is Strength in Stewardship
Leading a company that faces some of the planet’s most significant environmental challenges can be discouraging. It’s easy to become preoccupied with the massive scope of Earth’s waste crisis. I’ve previously written about how I cope with that, including focusing on solutions like Brightmark’s plastics renewal technology. After a few days of hanging out with… Continue reading The Kids Are Alright
What is currently happening in Ukraine is hard to miss—even more so, it’s saddening to witness. From the various pieces of live news coverage to the surmounting number of individuals doing all they can to give and show support, it’s yet another trying time for humanity as we close one chapter and begin another. I… Continue reading We Need to Stand Up for What’s Right—Always: How to Support Ukraine
Did you know that the average American eats about a credit card-sized amount of plastic every single week? Not exactly appealing, is it? Microplastics are synthetic particles with at least three dimensions up to 5 millimeters in diameter, and they are pervasive and persistent global pollutants. In California, microplastics have been found in vital marine… Continue reading California Leads on Microplastics
“I raise my voice—not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard… We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.” – Malaya Yousafzai March is Women’s History Month—a month that commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in… Continue reading Women Make History Every Month
“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. I’m a big Olympics fan. I enjoy the spirit of competition, the athletes’ stories, and the immense physical and mental training and… Continue reading Celebrate Black History All Year
“The impossible—we are told—cannot be achieved. To overcome the ‘impossible,’ we need to use our wits and be fearless.” – Phillippe Petit. What comes to mind when you think of the term “fearless”? Do you think about a particular person? A comic book superhero? A role model? A historical figure? Many ideas come to mind… Continue reading Embrace the Fear, Let it Make You Fearless
“When you’re in a position to have gotten so much, the gift at this point is giving back.” – Paul Stanley I genuinely love the holiday season. Sometimes it may sound cliche, but it truly is one of the best times of the year. It’s almost as if there’s a magical power floating throughout the… Continue reading The Gift of Giving Back
“Our world faces difficult challenges, but no more so than in the past. Working together in a constructive spirit, we can assure our children the future they deserve.” – Paul Kagame. When asked, “what do I truly live for?” My answer always remains the same: my kids, Claire, Sean, and Grace—the three most important people… Continue reading Be the Change You Want to See: Creating a World for Future Generations
“Although we have made significant progress since the first America Recycles Day over two decades ago, we still have work to do.” – President Joe Biden, in his “America Recycles Day” proclamation. This Monday, America recognized America Recycles Day, the formal kickoff to America Recycles Week. The holiday celebrated since 1997 might as well be… Continue reading Private: 10,000 Pounds Lighter
“If you care about someone, and you got a little love in your heart, there ain’t nothing you can’t get through together.” – Ted Lasso Lately, I’ve been pondering about why specific individuals choose to take the road less traveled. It’s arguably a more difficult path to follow—with various unknown challenges that lay in the… Continue reading Teamwork Does Make the Dream Work
Perspective is truly a phenomenal concept. Recently, I’ve been looking at things a little differently. I have the fortunate opportunity to spend a little time underwater as I sought my dive certification, and I’ve found that being underwater has allowed me to reflect on the impact of our work at Brightmark and the “why” behind it all…. From a completely new perspective.
Have you heard our big news? Brightmark is headed to the Peach State. We recently announced that our next plastics renewal plant will be located in Macon, Georgia – and I couldn’t be more pleased or proud. This announcement has been a long time in the making. It’s especially meaningful to me because I’m a Georgia native. Growing… Continue reading Private: Georgia, We’re Coming Home.
Solving the global plastic pollution crisis will require thoughtful collaboration, compromise, and innovation across the manufacturing, packaging, and waste management industries. In order to effectively address this complex challenge, everyone in this space needs a seat at the table, enabling us all to further develop holistic solutions that protect the environment, the economy, and jobs. Unfortunately, some of the provisions in recent proposed federal legislation could have a devastating impact on emerging innovation and economic growth in the new circular economy.
“Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted in one moment, would you capture it or just let it slip?” – Eminem. Second chances are powerful. When someone embraces an opportunity to improve or to walk a different path, they can change their circumstances and inspire others around… Continue reading The Gift of Second Chances: Finding Hope and Opportunity Around Every Corner
“The biggest sources of opportunity are collaboration and partnership.” – Mark Parker. What do you think of when you think of powerful partnerships? Do you think of Marvel’s Avengers? Or do you like to stay grounded in realism and admire a collaboration between General Motors and Honda to develop affordable electric vehicles? Or perhaps it’s… Continue reading Passion. Purpose. People. Planet. There’s Incredible Power in Partnerships.
It’s unmistakable that we are in the midst of a global shift in how people work. The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered offices nationwide, leaving many workplaces scrambling to stand up remote work systems and reimagine collaboration in a digital office. But this isn’t the only shifting component of today’s workplace. More than ever, jobs throughout the… Continue reading When Every Job is a Green Job
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