Carbon Blue specializes in the reprocessing of post-consumer plastics, transforming them into a durable, recyclable material that effectively sequesters carbon. By utilizing local micro-factories, the company addresses the issue of plastic waste, providing a sustainable alternative to landfill and incineration while reducing the carbon footprint of new product manufacturing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The accumulation of post-consumer plastic waste presents a significant environmental challenge, often leading to landfill disposal or incineration, both of which have detrimental environmental impacts. Traditional recycling processes can be energy-intensive and may not effectively sequester carbon, while the transportation of waste to centralized processing facilities increases carbon emissions.
Solution
Carbon Blue addresses plastic waste by reprocessing post-consumer plastics into a durable, recyclable material that sequesters carbon. The company utilizes local micro-factories to transform plastic waste into granules or semi-finished products, reducing transportation costs and associated carbon emissions. This decentralized approach enables the creation of a short and efficient supply chain, stimulating local economies while minimizing environmental impact. The resulting stabilized plastic material is water-resistant, anti-UV, and suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Target Audience
Carbon Blue's primary customers include businesses, municipalities, associations, schools, and individuals seeking sustainable waste management solutions and eco-friendly materials for product manufacturing.
Features
- Local micro-factories capable of processing up to 30 tons of plastic waste per year
- Modular and connected micro-factory design for scalable deployment
- Specialization in PEHD plastics, with research into valorizing other plastic waste streams
- Manual sorting by color to create unique products
- Transformation process involving shredding, melting, and pressing into sheets
- eco-trace® platform for tracking and optimizing the plastic transformation process
- Production of custom products and product lines, including urban furniture
- Material is recyclable, water-resistant, anti-UV, and suitable for indoor and outdoor use