Origin Materials is at the forefront of developing sustainable materials through innovative technologies that focus on biomass conversion. The company has created a platform that transforms non-food biomass, such as sustainable wood residues, into valuable materials while simultaneously capturing carbon. This process utilizes cellulose derived from plants, which is a natural carbon-capture mechanism, allowing Origin to produce a range of sustainable intermediates. Key products from this platform include chloromethylfurfural (CMF), hydrothermal carbon (HTC), and various chemicals that can be used in diverse applications, from textiles to packaging and automotive components.

One of Origin's notable advancements is the development of the world's first tethered PET caps, which are designed to enhance recycling and promote circularity in packaging. These caps are part of a broader initiative to create mono-material packaging solutions that improve recycling efficiency. By leveraging their patented technology, Origin is able to produce 100% plant-based PET and other performance-advantaged materials, contributing to a more sustainable future. Their innovative approach not only addresses the environmental challenges associated with traditional petroleum-based materials but also opens up new markets for sustainable products.

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Headquartered in West Sacramento, Origin Materials (Nasdaq: ORGN) is a leading technology company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials. Our innovations include all-PET caps and closures that bring recycling circularity and enhanced performance to a ~$65 billion market, specialty materials, and our patented biomass conversion platform that transforms carbon into sustainable materials for a wide range of end products addressing a ~$1 trillion market. Origin’s technology, economics, and carbon impact are supported by a growing list of major global customers and investors.

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