Earthwake offers a chemical recycling solution that converts non-recycled polyethylene and polypropylene plastic waste into valuable outputs like synthetic naphtha or fuel. Their modular Chrysalis® pyrolysis technology processes plastic waste at elevated temperatures in an oxygen-free environment, providing an alternative to traditional recycling methods.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Globally, a significant volume of non-recycled polyethylene and polypropylene plastic waste accumulates, contributing to environmental pollution. Current recycling methods are insufficient to manage this growing waste stream, and a substantial portion ends up in landfills or oceans.
Solution
Earthwake provides a chemical recycling solution utilizing its proprietary Chrysalis® pyrolysis technology to convert non-recycled polyethylene and polypropylene plastic waste into energy. The Chrysalis® system is designed as modular, containerized equipment that facilitates deployment close to waste sources. This process operates at elevated temperatures in an oxygen-free environment, breaking down plastic polymers into valuable outputs. By offering an alternative to traditional mechanical recycling, Earthwake addresses the challenge of plastic waste accumulation and promotes a circular economy approach. The technology can also produce synthetic naphtha, a feedstock for new plastics, or fuel for generators, depending on the specific application.
Target Audience
Target customers include municipalities, waste management companies, industrial facilities, and island communities seeking to manage plastic waste and generate localized energy or feedstock.
Features
- Chrysalis® pyrolysis technology for the chemical recycling of plastic waste.
- Modular, containerized design for ease of transport and on-site installation.
- Operates at high temperatures (350°C
- 900°C) in an anaerobic environment.
- Capable of processing non-recycled polyethylene and polypropylene plastics.
- Produces pyrolysis oil (synthetic naphtha) as a feedstock for new plastics.
- Generates low-carbon fuel suitable for powering generators.
- Adaptable to various geographical contexts and waste streams, including fishing nets and plastic containers.