Alterra is Solving Plastic Pollution® through Infinitely Renewed Plastics™ on a global scale with the deployment of its continuous advanced recycling technology. At its Akron, Ohio plant, the company creates economic value from landfill bound plastic, enabling the circular economy and creating a cleaner world by converting discarded plastics into petrochemical materials that can be further refined into new plastic production. The Akron, OH facility utilizes a patented thermochemical liquefaction technology to process 60 tons of waste plastic daily, diverting millions of pounds of plastic from landfills. Alterras team of engineers, experts, and partners are driven by one purpose: creating a cleaner planet for future generations. Alterra licenses its technology to entities looking to recycle more challenging plastics or seeking more sustainable products. It is partnering with companies in the solid waste industry, government entities, and petrochemical companies. In January 2021, the worlds fourth-most sustainable company, Neste, acquired a minority interest in the company. Neste will collaborate with Alterra to further develop and commercialize Alterras technology in Europe and across the world. By globalizing its thermochemical liquefaction process, Alterra is re-imagining a future where society is free from landfilling and incinerating plastic waste.
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The Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (DOE EM MSIPP) takes a comprehensive approach to building a diverse and well-trained future workforce to take the next step toward completion of the EM mission. EM MSIPP is made up of seven components that offer a range of opportunities for students at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) across the country. From competitive research grants to hands-on internship experiences for undergraduate students, this holistic strategy fosters a pipeline of talent by nurturing student success through scholarships and fellowships and providing postdoctoral researchers with specialized research positions at DOE national laboratories. Through these multifaceted programs, the EM MSIPP equips the next generation of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the complex and evolving challenges surrounding environmental cleanup and remediation. If you are a STEM student at a Minority Serving Institution and are interested in applying your knowledge to help solve real world energy and environmental problems, please visit our website to learn more.