Core Viewpoint - Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. and ECOCE have entered into a multi-year collaboration to evaluate Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (HCT) as a chemical recycling solution for flexible and mixed plastic packaging in Mexico, addressing a significant waste challenge in the country [1][4][10] Company Overview - Aduro Clean Technologies is focused on transforming lower value feedstocks into valuable resources using its patented Hydrochemolytic™ technology, which operates at moderate temperatures to convert waste plastics into liquid hydrocarbons suitable for petrochemical feedstocks [1][5][12] - ECOCE is a non-profit organization that manages Mexico's national packaging recycling plan, emphasizing the circular economy and sustainability in collaboration with the food and beverage industry [2][11] Collaboration Details - The collaboration aims to evaluate the application of HCT on real post-consumer flexible plastic packaging sourced through ECOCE's collection systems, with Aduro conducting structured testing to assess processability and product quality [3][7] - The partnership will begin in January 2026 and will involve a phased program where findings will guide future steps and potential business models for HCT-based recycling solutions in Mexico [8][9] Industry Context - Mexico generates approximately 60 kilograms of plastic waste per person annually, totaling an estimated six to seven million tonnes, with flexible plastic packaging being a rapidly growing category that poses recycling challenges [4][10] - The collaboration is positioned to address the difficulties in recycling flexible plastics, which often consist of multiple polymers and are not easily processed by existing systems, leading to high rates of incineration and landfill disposal [4][10]