Exxtend™ technology for advanced recycling

ExxonMobil is strengthening the circularity of plastics through Exxtend™ technology for advanced recycling. At the forefront of evolving demand, Exxtend technology is a foundation for certified-circular products that can help our customers advance their sustainability goals.

Working to meet growing demand safely and responsibly

By 2040 the world’s population is likely to grow to more than 9 billion. Raising living standards in many parts of the world will create the largest expansion of the global middle class in history. Meaning more demand for homes, transportation, electricity, consumer goods and the energy to power them all.

Alliance to End Plastic Waste – the Alliance is committed to solutions addressing the waste challenge

Guided by four strategic pillars—Infrastructure, Innovation, Education and Engagement, as well as Clean Up—the Alliance projects teams work to identify, evaluate, select and invest in programs that bring to life solutions that prevent the leakage of plastic waste into the environment and contribute to a more circular economy.

Sustainability across our ExxonMobil operations

ExxonMobil is committed to producing the energy and chemical products that are essential to modern life, economic development and improved standards of living. In doing this, we are also committed to protecting our people, the environment and the well-being of communities where we operate.

Innovating the future of sustainable mobility

ExxonMobil and Clemson celebrate the Deep Orange partnership – lead sponsor is ExxonMobil – graduate automotive engineering students at Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research are working to develop a next-generation sustainable concept vehicle.

Building on success – Atando Cabos

Atando Cabos has demonstrated that effective recycling requires initiative, perseverance and collaboration. And that the result is worth the effort. Using Vistamaxx performance polymers, over 1200 tons of discarded fishing ropes have already been recycled into high impact resistant crates. Watch our new video to see how.

Turning discarded milk tea cups to useful phone cases

Takeaway beverage cups and food containers, typically made of polypropylene, are usually not recycled after use because they become brittle after recycling. Through our collaboration with Meituan Waimai, HeyTea, TRASHAUS and Rhino, Vistamaxx™ performance polymers turned 1,900 discarded milk tea cups into 3,800 phone cases with improved toughness, durability and comfortable touch.

Transform polymer waste from diapers to high-value applications

Vistamaxx™ performance polymers open up possibilities to turn plastic waste into new products like boxes, pails and crates. With improved impact strength, Vistamaxx polymers allow for increased recycle content and access to possibly lower-cost material sources.

First-of-its-kind food packaging tray circularity initiative in Australia

SEE and ExxonMobil announced today their collaboration on an advanced recycling initiative for food-grade plastics. SEE Australia will offer its CRYOVAC^® brand preformed food packaging trays containing resins leveraging ExxonMobil’s Exxtend™ technology for advanced recycling and mass balance attribution.

Heavy duty sacks made with multi-cycle recycled PE

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Collation shrink films made using recycled PE content

Collation shrink packaging films can now be made using 30% recycled polyethylene and virgin performance polyethylene polymers without compromising performance - helping customers create sustainable solutions.

Polypropylene offers a durable and sustainable solution for food service

By incorporating polypropylene in the manufacture of food service containers that can be returned, sanitized and reused daily – and then recycled at end of life – we’re rethinking what’s possible in food service packaging and delivery.

Sustainable solutions for agriculture

Farmers and film converters in Qujing, China are achieving their recycling goals by doing more with less – thanks to Exceed XP. Learn how Exceed XP performance polymers is helping farmers and film converters in Qujing meet their recycling goals of doing more with less.

How can air increase an Electric Vehicle’s range?

Air retention is critical to tire performance – and that’s especially important for electric vehicles (EV) due to the increased demands they place on tires through heavier weight and instant torque.

Air retention matters!

Find out how a better innerliner offers strength, from the inside out. Watch this video for more information on how tires with halobutyl innerliners can improve overall vehicle performance.

How can Synthetic Base Oils help develop next generation electric vehicles

The automotive industry increasingly demands improved fuel economy and energy efficiency. Rapid adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) brings new challenges for lubricant and fluid developments, particularly for e-module fluids.

Synthetic transmission oil for electric vehicles (EVs) – Lubricant challenges

EV requirements are diverse and often unique to traditional lubrication challenges. New fluids and development approaches are required to address future needs.

Formulating electrical vehicle fluids and lubricants

Tests show that synthetic oil can boost performance in electrical vehicle fluid formulations.

Advanced plastics pave the way for sustainability and fuel efficiency

Around the world the automotive industry is facing many challenges, not the least of which is a desire to produce more efficient vehicles while improving fuel efficiency, safety, vehicle performance and driver comfort.
Auto manufacturers are also seeking ways to meet current government regulations, which call for cars and light trucks to get 54.5 miles per gallon (MPG) by 2025. In order to meet these current standards, auto makers have turned to plastic parts, which are just as durable as other materials, but are much lighter.

A global challenge; accessibility to clean water

How can we sustainably power modern life?

Sustainable battery recycling requires high-performance metal extraction diluents.

Whitepaper: Why sacrifice wear protection for energy efficiency?

Learn how increasing the use of synthetic base stocks can help lower industrial energy consumption in this series of tests by the Institute of Energy of the University of Porto (INEGI) — commissioned by ExxonMobil.

Nothing says luxury like leather

How an alternative to natural leather can help meet demand.