At Chevron Phillips Chemical, we’re rethinking what’s possible with polyethylene. From inventing high-density polyethylene to pioneering Marlex® Anew™ Circular Polyethylene, we’re continually striving to help transform how we design, produce and recover plastics.
Our Approach to Product Sustainability and Circularity — Polyethylene
Four Key Focus Areas
Circular Polyethylene Innovation
Helping to transform plastic waste into new opportunities for circularity.
Marlex® Anew™ — circular polyethylene produced with feedstock made through advanced recycling.
Hard-to-Recycle Materials — converts hard-to-recycle plastic waste into new, virgin-quality polymers and other valuable products.
ISCC PLUS Certified — traceable production through independent third-party certification.
Responsible Manufacturing
Efficiency and quality built into every process.
Industry Standards — ISO 9001–certified production and American Chemistry Council Responsible Care® commitment.
Energy Efficiency — process designs intended to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon intensity.
Continuous Improvement — safer, more reliable operations through ongoing process refinement.
Zero Pellet Loss — a commitment to preventing pellets from entering the environment.
Partnerships for Plastic Waste Reduction
Collaborating across industries to create real impact.
Alliance to End Plastic Waste — founding member of AEPW.
Strategic Investments — partnerships with Circulate Capital, Closed Loop Partners, and Infinity Recycling.
Global Infrastructure — supporting recycling infrastructure across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Community & Education
Engaging people in the plastics sustainability story.
Operation Clean Sweep® — over 25 years of participation in the industry-led pellet containment program.
Employee-Led Projects — community cleanups and recycled-material bench and playground projects.
Plastics and You — the Product Ambassador Toolkit delivers educational outreach for audiences of all ages.
Results and Progress
Quantifying Our Impact
Averaged 30 million lbs. of pellets and flake recycled from U.S. facilities per year since 2018
Reported zero pellet loss across all U.S. operations since 2020
5 global manufacturing sites are ISCC PLUS certified
Ongoing research and development seeking to expand advanced recycling output and circular product design
Working Together Toward a More Circular Future
CPChem continues to invest in technologies, collaborations and education that seek to reduce plastic waste and advance polymer solutions designed to support circularity and improved resource efficiency. We’re contributing to the development of a circular economy through collaboration with our customers, partners and communities.
