Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ADUR) and AstroTurf Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate the use of Aduro's Hydrochemolytic Technology (HCT) on end-of-life synthetic turf, according to a press release issued June 30, 2026.

The MOU establishes a framework for the two companies to assess whether HCT, combined with mechanical pre-treatment, can recover the polyethylene and polypropylene components of end-of-life synthetic turf and convert them into liquid hydrocarbon products for use as feedstock in petrochemical infrastructure.

Aduro said prior laboratory testing on post-use synthetic turf demonstrated selective conversion of polyethylene and polypropylene into shorter-chain hydrocarbon products, while also identifying the importance of upstream preparation and separation steps. The company said it had previously conducted testing through a separate confidential engagement with another synthetic turf producer.

The planned work under the MOU is expected to cover field recovery, disassembly, de-infill, separation of non-target materials, and preparation of polyolefin-rich fractions, as well as potential management of side streams.

"Our prior testing showed that the polyethylene and polypropylene components of post-use turf can be converted using HCT, but the broader opportunity depends on understanding how those materials are recovered, prepared, and delivered into the process," said Ofer Vicus, Chief Executive Officer of Aduro.

Robert Mitchell, Vice President of Development and Strategy at AstroTurf, said the collaboration is at an evaluation stage, describing it as "an important one as customers, communities, and regulators continue to look for more complete solutions for synthetic turf systems."

The MOU does not establish commercial deployment terms or any definitive commercial arrangement. Any future commercial, licensing, supply, or joint development agreement would require separate definitive agreements between the parties.