GR3N provides a microwave‑assisted depolymerization (MADE) process that chemically breaks down post‑consumer PET waste into its monomers, which are then repolymerized into high‑purity, food‑grade recycled PET.
Funding
€21.8M 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
Global plastic production is projected to more than double by 2060, leading to tens of millions of tonnes of plastic waste entering the environment each year. Conventional mechanical recycling often yields low‑quality material and cannot handle mixed or contaminated PET streams, limiting the ability to close the plastic loop.
Solution
GR3N offers a microwave‑assisted depolymerization (MADE) process that chemically breaks down post‑consumer PET waste back into its monomers, which are then repolymerized into high‑purity recycled PET. The technology operates at lower temperatures and with reduced energy consumption compared with traditional pyrolysis, enabling a more sustainable and economically viable recycling pathway. GR3N’s patented method produces recycled PET that meets or exceeds the specifications of virgin material, allowing it to be used in food‑grade packaging and other high‑value applications. The company is scaling the process through a first‑of‑its‑kind manufacturing facility slated for operation in 2027, supported by partnerships with industrial investors and recognized by the Solar Impulse Foundation for its efficiency and profitability.
Target Audience
Primary customers are PET resin manufacturers, beverage and food packaging companies, and large‑scale waste‑management firms seeking high‑quality recycled PET for closed‑loop product lines.
Features
- Microwave‑assisted depolymerization that depolymerizes PET at lower temperatures, reducing energy use and emissions
- Closed‑loop chemical recycling that yields monomers of ≥99 % purity, enabling production of food‑grade recycled PET
- Patented process and proprietary reactor design validated by a Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label
- Scalable plant architecture with a planned FOAK facility capable of handling large‑scale PET waste streams
- Integration of real‑time process monitoring and AI‑driven optimization to maximize yield and minimize waste
- Compatibility with mixed and contaminated PET feedstocks, expanding the range of recyclable waste sources