# Plastic Power Plas2fuel Recycles Waste Plastics into Crude Oil By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-06-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plas2fuel-recycles-waste-plastics References: [tigardtimes](http://www.tigardtimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=127074526713304800) & [plas2fuel](http://www.plas2fuel.com/) Kelso, Washington-based Plas2Fuel (soon to be Agilyx) has launched a startup facility in Tigard, Oregon that converts plastic into synthetic oil. Plas2fuel recycles waste plastics using a patent-pending batch process in which heat, vacuum and chemical separation convert about 10 pounds of waste plastic into a gallon of synthetic sweet crude oil. Plas2fuel recycles waste plastics from a number of sources. Small, scalable equipment allows the technology to be placed near [plastic collection and sorting sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-strip-cutter), which provides local control and avoids transportation and off-site sorting costs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Waste Management:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative technologies and processes for recycling waste plastics and reducing environmental impact. - **Conversion of Waste Into Resources:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating value-added products, such as synthetic oil, from plastic waste, thereby reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels. - **Localized Recycling Solutions:** Emerging trend in establishing small-scale recycling facilities near plastic collection and sorting sites, enabling cost-efficient and decentralized waste management. ### Who This Affects Most - **Waste Management and Recycling:** Opportunity for waste management companies to invest in advanced recycling technologies to convert plastic waste into valuable resources. - **Renewable Energy:** Potential for renewable energy businesses to explore the production of synthetic oil from waste plastics as a sustainable alternative to traditional crude oil. - **Green Technology:** Growth potential for companies developing innovative green technologies for plastic recycling and waste-to-energy conversion, contributing to a circular economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seafood Waste Bioplastics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natnov-bioscience.md) - [Waste Management Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pfas-removal-technology.md) - [Recycled Plastic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristol-plastic-factory.md) - [Gasoline-Producing Prototype Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircela.md) - [Recycling Home-Use Compactor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-drop-1.md) - [3D-Printed Filament Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyformer.md) - [Adaptable Plastic Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2m-group.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Revolutionary Oil Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuloil.md)