This startup operates a PET plastic container recycling plant, transforming post-consumer waste into high-quality recycled PET (rPET) flakes and pellets. Their advanced sorting and processing technology enables the production of food-grade rPET suitable for new packaging, promoting a circular economy for plastics.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing consumption of PET plastic containers leads to significant post-consumer waste, posing environmental challenges if not properly managed. Traditional disposal methods like landfilling contribute to pollution and resource depletion, hindering the transition to a circular economy for plastics.
Solution
ClearPet operates a specialized recycling plant that transforms post-consumer PET plastic containers into high-quality recycled PET (rPET) flakes. Using advanced sorting and processing technologies, ClearPet removes labels and contaminants, separates different plastic types, and purifies the PET material. The resulting rPET flakes can be used as a sustainable alternative to virgin plastic in the production of new packaging, bottles, strapping, and sheets. By recovering and repurposing plastic waste, ClearPet reduces reliance on fossil fuels, minimizes environmental impact, and promotes a circular economy for plastics.
Target Audience
ClearPet's primary customers are manufacturers in the packaging, beverage, and consumer goods industries seeking sustainable and high-quality rPET for their products.
Features
- Advanced sorting and separation technologies to remove non-PET materials and contaminants
- Hot water washing to remove labels and adhesives
- Optical sorting to separate PET by color
- Flotation separation to isolate HDPE from PET
- Grinding and crushing of bottles, caps and rings
- Production of rPET flakes suitable for various applications
- Water purification and reuse system to minimize water consumption
- Continuous process improvements using lean manufacturing methodologies