Aduro Clean Technologies' ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell reflects years of discovery, and the dedicated efforts of a skilled and driven team. This milestone is a tribute to the scientists, engineers, business leaders, and supporters who have shaped Aduro&rsquo;s success.
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<h2 style="color: #ee602f; font-size: 1.8rem;">From idea to breakthrough</h2>
Aduro was founded in 2011 with the vision to develop a cleaner, more efficient method for upgrading bitumen. What began as research into alternative petrochemical processes led to the development of Hydrochemolytic&trade; Technology (HCT), a low-energy process that uses water to deconstruct hydrocarbons. Over the years, Aduro expanded HCT&rsquo;s applications to chemical plastic recycling, as an alternative to traditional thermolytic technologies, like pyrolysis, which are heat-based methods of melting and breaking down plastics.
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<h2 style="color: #ee602f; font-size: 1.8rem;">The team behind the technology</h2>
This achievement would not have been possible without the leadership of CEO Ofer Vicus, who has guided Aduro since its inception, and the scientific ingenuity of co-founder and Principal Scientist Marc Trygstad. Alongside CFO Mena Beshay&rsquo;s financial leadership, and the expertise of Chief Scientist Dr. Anil Jhawar, and Head of Research and Development Dr. Birendra Adhikar, Aduro&rsquo;s team has demonstrated remarkable chemistry. Their work has turned ideas into patented technologies, formed industry partnerships, and laid the foundation for ongoing innovation.
Beyond Aduro&rsquo;s team, this moment also belongs to the families and loved ones for their support through long hours, challenges, discoveries, and successes. Investors who believed in Aduro&rsquo;s potential have made it possible for Aduro to continue to advance in meaningful and measurable ways.
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<h2 style="color: #ee602f; font-size: 1.8rem;">Looking ahead</h2>
The Nasdaq Closing Bell doesn&rsquo;t just mark the end of a trading day; it represents the start of a new chapter after years of effort that led to this achievement. Aduro&rsquo;s journey has always been about more than just technology&mdash;it has been about the people who make it possible. As Aduro looks ahead, the team is poised for growth and remains driven by the same passion that brought them here&mdash;pioneering new solutions in chemical technology, and shaping a cleaner future.
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Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
This blog contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about the industry and markets in which Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. operates, as well as management&rsquo;s beliefs and assumptions. Words such as &ldquo;anticipates,&rdquo; &ldquo;expects,&rdquo; &ldquo;intends,&rdquo; &ldquo;plans,&rdquo; &ldquo;believes,&rdquo; &ldquo;seeks,&rdquo; &ldquo;estimates,&rdquo; and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including those described below and other risks and uncertainties detailed in our filings with regulatory authorities.
Forward-looking statements in this blog post include, but are not limited to, the future anticipated progress and advancement of Aduro and its technology; the potential of Hydrochemolytic&trade; Technology (HCT) to offer better recycling results with reduced environmental impact and provide a promising solution to addressing the world&rsquo;s plastic waste challenge; the continued advancement of Aduro and its technology in meaningful and measurable ways; the start of a new chapter for Aduro; and the growth and commitment of Aduro and its management team to pioneer new solutions in chemical technology that shape a cleaner future.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, that Aduro may fail to successfully advance or commercialize its technology; that HCT may not achieve the anticipated results with respect to any reduced environmental impact or as a viable solution for plastic waste; that Aduro and/or its technology may not develop or advance as anticipated or at all; that competing technologies may gain greater market acceptance or be preferred to Aduro&rsquo;s HCT platform; and that Aduro may be unable to obtain necessary financing to advance its business or otherwise maintain financial stability due to adverse market or economic conditions.
Investors and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this blog. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Aduro’s uplisting to Nasdaq is more than a business milestone—it’s a celebration of progress, and the innovators who made it possible.

Aduro’s Journey to Nasdaq: A milestone of innovation and collaboration

Aduro’s uplisting to Nasdaq is more than a business milestone—it’s a celebration of progress, and the innovators who made it possible. From groundbreaking research to market recognition, Aduro’s journey is driven by the people behind it.

Plastic waste is a global concern, and Europe is taking a bold step to tackle it with new regulations. As the push to recycle more plastic grows, Aduro Clean Technologies is innovating how plastic is recycled.
<img src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/1ahCkWyWRLSTPUyxup4l" width="370" height="370" class="butter-float-right" style="float: right; padding-left: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 1.5em;">The European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which entered into force on February 11, 2025, is a set of regulations that aim to modify and standardize the entire lifecycle of packaging in Europe. The regulations set ambitious targets to minimize the EU&rsquo;s packaging waste, enhance recyclability, and promote the use of recycled materials&mdash;steering the continent toward a circular economy.
By 2030, the PPWR wants every piece of packaging on the market in the EU to be recyclable&mdash;and not just in theory, but in a way that&rsquo;s truly economically viable. The regulation also prioritizes waste prevention and reuse before recycling, emphasizing the need for packaging reduction alongside improved recycling technologies. This change is anticipated to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing reliance on virgin plastic production and improving recycling efficiency. While chemical recycling has the potential to contribute to emissions reductions, its full environmental impact depends on process efficiency, energy sources, and integration into existing recycling infrastructure.
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While mechanical recycling has traditionally been at the forefront of plastic recycling efforts, it has its limitations, especially when dealing with complex or contaminated plastic waste streams. This is where innovative advanced recycling technologies (sometimes referred to as chemical recycling and molecular recycling) come into play. Chemical recycling breaks down plastic waste into its original chemical components, allowing for the recovery and reuse of materials that have proven challenging to process mechanically.
At Aduro Clean Technologies, we have developed a patented, water-based process known as Hydrochemolytic&trade; Technology (HCT). Our process uses unique chemistry to break down hard-to-recycle plastics, transforming them into valuable chemical building blocks that can be reused in plastic manufacturing. These developments are on the forefront of advancing environmentally friendly methods of transforming plastic waste into high-quality feedstock. HCT offers material and energy efficiency, tolerance for mixed plastic waste, and a shorter processing pathway, reducing costly pre- and post-treatment steps, and helping drive a more circular economy model of production and consumption.
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Despite its potential, the economic viability of chemical recycling remains a challenge, and its role within the PPWR framework remains unclear, presenting obstacles for widespread adoption and investment. Aduro Clean Technologies fully supports the harmonization of plastic recycling and plastics manufacturing practices across EU member states and emphasizes the need for regulatory clarity. The European Commission's forthcoming guidelines on calculation and verification, expected by the end of 2026, will be pivotal in determining the role of chemical recycling within the PPWR framework.
For Europe to achieve its ambitious recycling targets, it is essential to recognize that mechanical and chemical recycling are complementary solutions&mdash;both requiring significant investment, supportive policies, and infrastructure development to increase plastic recovery beyond the current 10% rate. Mechanical recycling remains the backbone of plastic recycling efforts, while chemical recycling plays a critical role in processing materials that are unsuitable for mechanical methods, such as multi-layer plastics and contaminated waste streams.
By scaling up both mechanical and chemical recycling, the EU can address a broader spectrum of plastic waste, ensuring that more materials are effectively recovered and reintroduced into the economy. Technologies like Aduro&rsquo;s Hydrochemolytic&trade; Technology contribute to this effort by enabling the production of high-quality recycled content suitable for applications such as food-contact packaging and hard-to-recycle plastics like polyolefins (PP, PE) and polystyrene. A well-integrated approach leveraging both recycling methods is essential to achieving the PPWR&rsquo;s scale, quality, and sustainability goals.
As Europe moves toward harmonized recycling targets, it is imperative that policymakers, recyclers, and industry stakeholders work together to create a framework that acknowledges the full spectrum of advanced plastic recycling technologies, ensuring both effectiveness and affordability in achieving circularity.
The future of chemical recycling isn&rsquo;t just promising&mdash;it&rsquo;s necessary. At Aduro, we're committed to collaborating with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and recyclers to create clear policies that support chemical recycling innovation. By doing so, we can collectively drive Europe toward a more sustainable and circular packaging future. Let&rsquo;s rethink plastic waste together, and transform it into something valuable.
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Europe is taking a bold steps to tackle plastic waste, and Aduro's chemical recycling technology is innovating how plastic is recycled.

Reshaping Plastic Waste: Can Chemical Recycling Help Meet PPWR’s Ambitious Targets?

Reshaping plastic waste: Can chemical recycling help meet PPWR’s ambitious targets?

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At Aduro Clean Technologies we are in the business of between. Between what is difficult and what is possible. Between what is waste and what is valuable.
Between is where everything we do happens. It's where our technology platform thrives.
Our technologies have the potential to make more plastics recyclable, heavy oils more environmentally sustainable, and renewable fuels more cost-effective. And we are just getting started.

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works with water to make big, stubborn molecules smaller and more useful.

Upgrading Bitumen

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Green fuels & chemicals from renewable oils

Upgrading Renewables

Our technology platform means we don’t have to choose between the benefits of modern life and an environmentally sustainable future.

Inspiring others to inspire us

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BetweenSustainable transitions powered by chemistry

HydrochemolyticTM

Our technology platform means we don’t have to choose between the benefits of modern life and an environmentally sustainable future.

UpgradingBitumen

UpcyclingPlastics

UpgradingRenewables

Inspiring others to inspire us

Our science-based approach enables smarter and longer use of fewer materials to sustain modern society while preserving the environment.

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