Ioniqa uses a proprietary aqueous or glycol‑based depolymerization process to break down mixed‑color PET waste into its monomers, which are then repolymerized into PET that matches virgin material and meets food‑contact standards. The technology accepts unsorted streams, operates at industrial scale, and provides PET bottle manufacturers, packaging brands, and waste‑management firms with a cost‑effective source of high‑purity recycled PET.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Large volumes of PET waste, especially colored and mixed streams, are difficult to recycle into high‑purity material, forcing the plastics industry to rely on virgin PET derived from fossil fuels and contributing to environmental pollution.
Solution
Ioniqa applies a proprietary circular technology that depolymerizes PET waste in a controlled aqueous or glycol‑based solution, breaking the polymer into its monomer constituents. The recovered monomers are then repolymerized to produce PET that is chemically identical to virgin, oil‑derived PET and meets food‑contact standards. Because the process tolerates all PET grades and colors, it enables a true closed‑loop system for PET packaging without the need for extensive sorting or additional additives. The technology is designed for industrial scale, offering a cost‑effective alternative to conventional mechanical recycling and reducing reliance on virgin petrochemical feedstock.
Target Audience
Primary customers are PET bottle manufacturers, food‑and‑beverage packaging brands, and waste‑management firms seeking a reliable source of virgin‑quality recycled PET for their supply chains.
Features
- Proprietary depolymerization reactor that dissolves PET polymers in water or glycol, enabling complete monomer recovery
- Repolymerization pathway that yields PET with identical molecular weight distribution and clarity to virgin material, certified for food‑safe applications
- Capability to upcycle mixed‑color and contaminated PET streams without pre‑sorting, expanding feedstock flexibility
- Integrated process control and analytics that optimize reaction conditions for minimal energy consumption and low operating cost
- Scalable plant design compatible with existing PET collection and waste‑management infrastructure
- Closed‑loop material tracking that supports circular‑economy certifications and compliance reporting
- Compatibility with the NOW (No Waste) movement platform, facilitating consumer‑driven demand for infinitely upcycled PET