FLO Materials offers a novel polymer platform, ECAN™, that enables boundless plastic recycling and reuse. Their advanced chemical recycling technology transforms plastic waste into high-quality materials comparable to virgin plastics, facilitating sustainable manufacturing and a circular economy.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The global production of new plastics exceeds 400 million tons annually, with less than 10% being recycled, contributing significantly to landfill and ocean pollution. Traditional recycling processes often struggle with material degradation and additive removal, limiting the potential for true circularity.
Solution
FLO Materials has developed a novel polymer platform, ECAN™, designed to enable boundless recycling and reuse of plastics. This platform allows for polymer architecture modification from synthesis through post-processing, creating a modular material system with properties comparable to virgin materials. Their advanced chemical recycling technology operates with low energy consumption and high yield, effectively removing colors and additives to produce high-quality recycled materials. This approach facilitates sustainable manufacturing by transforming plastic waste into valuable resources, thereby reducing reliance on new plastic production and promoting a circular economy.
Target Audience
Manufacturers seeking high-performance, recyclable plastic materials and industries aiming to reduce their environmental footprint and transition to circular economy models.
Features
- ECAN™ polymer platform enabling adaptable material properties through synthesis and post-processing modifications.
- Advanced chemical recycling process with low-energy input and high material yield.
- Efficient removal of colors and additives during the recycling phase.
- Capability to produce recycled materials with performance characteristics matching virgin plastics.
- Modular material design supporting a wide range of applications and end-of-life reuse.
- Technology addresses challenges in recycling complex items and homogeneous production waste, such as in the eyewear industry.