• ExxonMobil linked plastics from 2026 global soccer tournament fan festivities in Houston to advanced recycling at its Baytown complex.
• Baytown has processed about 150 million pounds of plastic waste since late 2022, targeting flexible plastics that typically bypass traditional recycling.
• Global capacity to process plastic waste or advanced-recycling-derived feedstocks is expected to reach about 450 million pounds per year once Baytown’s fourth unit starts.
• Called for federal policy to classify advanced recycling as recycling, citing a need for clear rules on recycled-content claims to support investment.

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