Monday, October 6, 2025

Sleaford selected for ecoPlant

Clean Planet Energy, a UK-based clean-tech firm, has chosen Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park for its second ecoPlant facility in the UK.

The new plant is part of Clean Planet’s plan to tackle the plastic waste crisis, with an estimated £35 million investment in its construction.

This ecoPlant will process up to 25,000 tonnes of traditionally non-recyclable plastic waste annually, such as fast food containers, shopping bags, and plastic films. The facility will convert this waste into Purified Pyrolysis Oil, an alternative to the fossil oils used in petrochemical industries. The plant is expected to create 50-70 permanent jobs and an additional 100 jobs during construction.

The site was chosen for its access to industrial infrastructure and the council’s commitment to sustainability. The development aligns with North Kesteven District’s goals of promoting green industries and local economic growth. The facility is located on a plot in the second phase of Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, which already includes energy-efficient units featuring solar panels and EV charging points.

If Lincolnshire County Council approves the planning application, construction is expected to begin soon, with operations anticipated to start after the two-year build. Clean Planet Energy is focused on removing over one million tonnes of non-recyclable plastic annually, addressing a global issue where the vast majority of plastic waste ends up in landfills, incinerators, or oceans.

 

Pictured from left: North Kesteven District Council leader councillor Richard Wright and Clean Planet Energy director of expansion and development Tom Field. Image credit: Clean Planet Energy

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