Announcement Overview
On Tuesday, 30 June 2026, shares of Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ADUR, TSX: ACT) increased by approximately 4% following the disclosure of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AstroTurf Corporation. The MOU creates a collaborative framework for both companies to assess the feasibility of applying Aduro’s Hydrochemolytic Technology, together with mechanical pre‑treatment, to recycle end‑of‑life synthetic turf.
Technical Scope of the MOU
Synthetic turf comprises polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) components embedded within cured polyurethane backing, infill, sand, rubber, and field‑use contaminants, making material recovery challenging. Aduro’s laboratory testing has demonstrated that its hydrochemolytic process can selectively convert the PE and PP fractions into shorter‑chain hydrocarbon products that are suitable for further upgrading or direct use as feedstock in steam‑cracker units within petrochemical infrastructure. Under the MOU, the parties will evaluate the complete recovery pathway, including field collection, disassembly, de‑infill, separation of non‑target materials, and cleaning of the polyolefin‑rich fraction, to determine the practicality of scaling the technology.
Executive Commentary
Ofer Vicus, Chief Executive Officer of Aduro Clean Technologies, stated that the collaboration allows Aduro to work directly with a recognized name in synthetic turf to better understand the full end‑of‑life challenge.
Commercial Terms Disclaimer
The MOU does not constitute a commercial deployment agreement; it contains no binding commercial, licensing, supply, or joint‑development obligations. Any future commercial arrangements will require separate definitive agreements between Aduro and AstroTurf.