Dubai, October 2, 2025 — Don Thomson , Founder and CEO of CRDC MATERIALS, has been honoured with the “Excellence in Plastic Industry – Leaders: Plastic Waste Innovation of the Year” award at the PolyNext Awards 2025, held on October 1–2, 2025, in Dubai, organised by Next Business Media.
Recognising Global Leadership in Sustainability
The PolyNext Awards & Conference is one of the world’s premier platforms celebrating innovation, leadership, and sustainability in the plastics and recycling sector. This year’s edition in Dubai brought together global pioneers whose innovations are shaping the future of the circular economy.
Among them, Don Thomson was recognised for his outstanding leadership in tackling plastic pollution through CRDC MATERIALS — a company redefining how plastic waste can be repurposed into sustainable construction materials.
Innovation that Builds a Sustainable Future
Under Thomson’s vision, CRDC MATERIALS developed RESIN8®, a breakthrough recycled-content building material created from hard-to-recycle plastic waste.
- In Concrete: RESIN8® makes structures lighter, more durable, and energy efficient.
- In Asphalt: It improves strength and longevity by reducing deformation and water absorption.
By diverting low-value plastics from landfills, incineration, and oceans, RESIN8® reduces pollution, conserves resources, and lowers the carbon footprint of global construction projects.
A Global Circular Impact
With operations across Costa Rica, Mexico, North America, South Africa, and Australia, CRDC MATERIALS partners with governments, developers, and manufacturers committed to sustainable infrastructure and responsible plastic management.
The company is the flagship commercial implementation of REAP (Recover – Enrich – Appreciate – Prosper) — a regenerative Zero Waste business framework developed by the Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC) in Costa Rica, a finalist for the World Economic Forum Circularity Awards 2016.
A Visionary Leader in Action
Accepting the award, Don Thomson shared:
“I am truly honoured to receive this recognition at PolyNext 2025. Every tonne of plastic we recover and every structure built with RESIN8® represents progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable world. This achievement belongs to our team, partners, and all who believe in transforming waste into value.”
Recognised as a Top 100 Social Capital Leader by International Business Times (2022), Thomson continues to drive industry transformation through circular design, low-carbon concrete innovation, and sustainable construction practices.
Inspiring the Future of Plastic Circularity
The PolyNext Award 2025 underscores Don Thomson’s lifelong mission — to bridge the gap between waste and opportunity, transforming plastic pollution into lasting, regenerative infrastructure.
Through his leadership, CRDC MATERIALS is proving that sustainability and innovation can coexist — building not just stronger structures, but a cleaner, greener planet for generations to come.
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