Science-Based Polymer Solutions

Recognition for
circular innovation.

Celebrating the research, collaboration and practical innovation behind Nextek’s work in polymers and recycling.

2022 / Alliance to End Plastic Waste

Alliance Prize

Circular Solutions for Flexibles

Nextek won the Alliance Prize in Circular Solutions for Flexibles in December 2022, recognising its COtooCLEAN technology for tackling contamination in flexible plastic film waste.

The US$3 million prize was awarded to support development through milestone-based funding. The recognition highlights the potential of new purification technologies to help recover value from difficult-to-recycle plastics.

Recognised technologyCOtooCLEAN
Explore COtooCLEAN ↗Read the award announcement ↗
Alliance Prize recognition received by Nextek
Alliance Prize / Circular Solutions for Flexibles

2019 / Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining

Prince Philip Award

Polymers in the Service of Mankind

Nextek received the IOM3 Prince Philip Award in 2019. This premier award recognises the use of polymers in the service of mankind.

The recognition reflects Nextek’s work in polymer recycling, packaging reuse and the development of materials and processes to address plastics waste through collaboration.

Awarding organisationIOM3
About the Prince Philip Award ↗View the 2019 award winners ↗
Prince Philip Medal associated with Nextek’s IOM3 award
Prince Philip Award / IOM3

Beyond recognition

Science with
practical purpose.

Recognition is one part of a wider commitment: understanding materials, developing recycling processes and working with partners to create practical routes towards circularity.

From laboratory investigation to process development, Nextek connects technical insight with real material challenges.

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