The EPA Moves to Strip Air Pollution Rules from Pyrolysis Facilities
In March, the EPA announced it was seeking public comment on a proposal to clarify that certain pyrolysis technologies used for chemical recycling “are not forms of incineration” under the Clean Air Act. The comment period closed May 4th. (Waste Dive, March 24, 2026) The practical consequence of reclassification is significant. Pyrolysis facilities are currently…
