Klean Industries is pleased to announce that Alan Bloomfield has joined the Klean Team to lead the development and expansion of tire and plastic waste-to-energy projects across Australia and the broader Oceania region.

Vancouver, Canada — Klean Industries Inc (“Klean”), a leading equipment provider that owns a commercialized portfolio of technologies focused on the recovery of clean energy and resources from waste, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alan Bloomfield as a Director of Klean Industries (Oceania). Mr. Bloomfield will be key in developing project opportunities throughout Australia and the Oceania Region as the company continues deploying Klean’s commercial technologies. The company focuses on advancing its resource recovery proof of concept (“POC”) project with CEVA Logistics, Goodpack, and KleanLoop™, which aims to recycle 10m tyres annually.

Mr. Bloomfield’s experience is extensive. He previously served in senior administrative management roles on projects in Australia, Africa, and Asia. He began his career in Africa, overseeing geotechnical surveys to open the Kalengwa copper mine in NW Zambia and on contractual assignments for mine infrastructure developments with Lonrho Ltd and Anglo American Corp on the Zambian Copperbelt.

Mr. Bloomfield returned to Melbourne from Africa in 1980 to become GM of Barro Group, Australia’s largest independent ready-mixed concrete supplier. In 1990, he accepted a role with Cheung Kong Holdings in Hong Kong as CEO of Hutchison’s ready-mixed concrete division, consolidating independent concrete and quarry operations under ready-mix Hong Kong ownership. On contract completion, he joined Alex Fraser Group as GM of concrete recycling operations in Melbourne. He evaluated the potential for concrete recycling ventures in Hong Kong and China. In 2003, he moved to Singapore to establish a JV with leading waste management provider Sembenviro as Project Director. He evaluated commercial & industrial waste treatments for extracting recyclable value before incinerating residuals as Waste to Energy.

“I joined City Circle Group of Melbourne in 2008 to expand concrete crushing and recycling activities to present-day capacity. In 2020, I approached Klean Industries for professional input and advice reviewing opportunities to address Australia’s waste tyre disposal crisis, a national environmental issue. It was apparent that there was an immediate opportunity for Klean Industries to introduce globally proven tyre carbonization technology and expertise in Australia. From that point onwards, my relationship with Klean Industries has grown exponentially. I’m excited to be invited to join the Klean Team”, commented Alan Bloomfield, Director for Klean Industries (Oceania).

“We are extremely excited to have Alan come on board and join the Klean Team as we continue to expand into the Oceania region to build out a portfolio of resource recovery, waste to value, and recycling projects alike. It’s an exciting time for Klean Industries, and we are thrilled to continue having people of Alan’s caliber, experience, and skills in developing projects throughout Asia and Australia. As we continue to advance our tire pyrolysis project in Melbourne, having talented people like Alan as a part of the Team to support us will be a huge asset to the Company.” Jesse Klinkhamer, CEO of Klean Industries Inc.

Australia is facing a critical juncture in its environmental landscape as it grapples with the escalating waste plastics and scrap tyre crisis. In response to the urgency of this issue, Australia is turning towards innovative solutions, leveraging waste recycling and waste-to-energy technologies to combat the environmental menace and align with the country’s ambitious net-zero strategies.

Turning Tyres into Opportunities: Scrap Tyre Management

The scrap tyre crisis poses challenges as Australia grapples with the environmental hazards of improper disposal and stockpiling of used tyres. The sheer volume of discarded tyres contributes to visual pollution and poses serious threats through fire hazards and the leaching of harmful substances into the soil.

Australia’s response involves a multifaceted approach to scrap tyre management. Implementing tyre recycling facilities, which convert used tyres into valuable resources such as rubber granules, steel, and fuel, is gaining traction. Innovative technologies, including Klean’s pyrolysis and devulcanization, are being explored to extract maximum value from discarded tyres while minimizing their environmental impact.

The Plastic Predicament: A Growing Concern

Parallelly, Australia has witnessed a surge in waste plastics, creating an environmental issue that demands immediate attention. The detrimental impact on ecosystems, wildlife, and the overall ecological balance is alarming, prompting governmental and non-governmental entities to seek sustainable solutions.

The Australian government is intensifying efforts to bolster waste recycling infrastructure and technology to address the plastic crisis. Recycling initiatives aim to reduce plastic waste at its source, encouraging responsible consumption and disposal practices. Public-private collaborations are being forged to streamline recycling processes, ensuring a more circular economy for plastic materials.

Waste-to-Energy: A Crucial Pillar in Climate Change Mitigation

Recognizing the importance of waste-to-energy in mitigating climate change, Australia is strategically integrating these technologies into its sustainability agenda. Waste-to-energy facilities offer a dual benefit – reducing the volume of waste in landfills and harnessing energy from the combustion of non-recyclable materials.

By converting waste into energy, Australia aims to address the immediate crisis and contribute to its broader climate change goals. These facilities play a pivotal role in diversifying the nation’s energy sources while significantly curbing greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional waste disposal methods.

Net Zero Strategies: Aligning Environmental Conservation with National Goals

As Australia endeavors to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, waste recycling and waste-to-energy initiatives emerge as linchpins in the country’s comprehensive strategy. These sustainable practices align with Australia’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, fostering a resilient and environmentally conscious future.

Integrating waste management solutions into the broader net-zero agenda underscores Australia’s dedication to combating climate change while addressing pressing environmental challenges. It reflects a harmonious approach recognizing the interconnectedness of waste management, energy production, and climate action.

Conclusion: A Call to Action for a Sustainable Future

Australia stands at the forefront of a transformative journey, navigating the complexities of waste plastics and scrap tyre challenges with resilience and innovation. As the nation invests in cutting-edge technologies and collaborative frameworks, it paves the way for a more sustainable future, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and a net-zero carbon future.

Learn more about Klean Industries solutions:

• Tire Recycling Solutions
• Plastic Pyrolysis Projects
• Australia Projects

Accelerating the Circular Economy in Oceania

With Alan Bloomfield’s appointment, Klean Industries is scaling the deployment of tire and plastic waste-to-energy projects throughout Australia and Oceania — bringing clean-tech innovation, circular resource recovery, and local job creation to the forefront.

What This Means for Australia:

✅ Advanced pyrolysis technologies deployed at scale
✅ Sustainable alternatives to landfill and incineration
✅ Circular fuels, recovered carbon black, and clean electricity
✅ Strategic infrastructure aligned with ESG and Net Zero goals

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About Klean Industries

Klean Industries (“Klean”) provides best-in-class technologies and solutions in the waste-to-value industry. Our international team of award-winning experts has decades of experience in designing, engineering, and manufacturing the highest-quality equipment to convert waste streams into valuable energy and resources. Our unique products and services result from combined knowledge in the design of recycling, resource recovery, waste management, and power generation projects. Our global project management expertise safeguards timelines and budgets, enabling projects to be delivered in less time and at lower costs.

Klean uses proprietary technologies to rapidly develop projects that produce the highest quality fuels, recovered carbon blacks, and green hydrogen from various feedstocks. Our know-how and technical skills provide a specialization in building projects that use advanced thermal technologies such as pyrolysis, gasification, and carbonization, which convert end-of-life tires, waste plastics, and municipal solid waste into domestic energy, sustainable commodities, and new cleantech jobs. We create a symbiosis between waste, resources, and energy. By creating a symbiosis between waste, resources, and energy, Klean Industries is the link between the low carbon, circular economy, and the goal of zero waste to landfill.

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