Arqlite utilizes a proprietary recycling technology to process hard-to-recycle plastics into low-carbon materials, including plastic aggregates and sustainable resins, suitable for various applications such as drainage, hydroponics, and homeware. This approach addresses the challenge of plastic waste by converting it into eco-friendly alternatives, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of multiple industries.
Funding
$2.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The accumulation of non-recyclable plastic waste in landfills and the environment poses a significant ecological challenge. Traditional recycling methods are often inadequate for handling laminated, mixed, and single-use plastics, leading to substantial waste accumulation and environmental pollution.
Solution
Arqlite provides a recycling technology that transforms hard-to-recycle plastics into low-carbon, sustainable materials. The company's process handles plastics that traditional recycling facilities cannot, including laminated and mixed plastics, without requiring sorting. These recycled plastics are converted into various products, such as Smart Gravel, a lightweight aggregate used in drainage, hydroponics, and construction, and sustainable resins for injection molding and extrusion. Arqlite's technology offers a scalable solution for reducing plastic waste and lowering the carbon footprint of industries reliant on plastic materials.
Target Audience
Arqlite serves industries including construction, agriculture, and manufacturing seeking sustainable, low-carbon material alternatives, as well as consumers looking for eco-friendly homeware and gardening products.
Features
- Processes hard-to-recycle plastics, including laminated, single-use, and mixed plastics
- Produces Smart Gravel, a lightweight plastic aggregate for drainage, backfill, and hydroponics
- Offers low-carbon plastic resins made from 100% recycled polymers for injection molding and extrusion
- Smart Gravel is pH-neutral, BPA-free, and leachate-free, making it suitable for planting projects
- Technology operates without water usage or emissions
- Turnkey licensing model available for businesses to process plastic waste into low CO2 materials