Recycling Technologies Ltd (RT7000)
Headquarters: Swindon, United Kingdom
Recycling Technologies (RT) is a UK-based plastic recycling technology company commercialising its RT7000 machine — a modular 7,000 TPY (20 TPD) continuous pyrolysis unit that converts difficult-to-recycle plastic film into Plaxx® liquid hydrocarbon. The company has raised significant UK government funding and has orders from waste management companies.
Company Overview
| Role | Multiple Roles |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Employees | 51-200 |
| Daily Capacity | 20 TPD per RT7000 unit |
| Technology | Continuous |
| Headquarters | Swindon, United Kingdom |
| Region | Europe |
| Feedstock Types | Multi-Layer PackagingMixed Plastics |
| Products & Output | Pyrolysis Oil (Crude) |
Plant Locations (2)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon | United Kingdom | 2020 | Operational |
| Multiple UK sites (via licensees) | United Kingdom | — | Planned |
Links & Sources
| Website | Visit Website |
|---|---|
| LinkedIn Profile | |
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