Recyc'Elit utilizes a patented eco-depolymerization process to selectively depolymerize complex polyester-based textiles, including colored and multifiber materials, into their original monomers without damaging other fibers. This technology addresses the challenge of recycling difficult PET waste, enabling the production of high-purity, food-grade recycled PET in a closed-loop system.
Funding
$3.4M 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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Problem
The recycling of complex polyester-based textiles, especially colored and multifiber materials, poses a significant challenge due to the limitations of mechanical recycling processes. These textiles often end up in landfills or incineration, leading to environmental pollution and loss of valuable resources.
Solution
Recyc'Elit offers a chemical recycling solution using a patented eco-depolymerization process to selectively break down complex polyester textiles into their original monomers. This technology can handle colored and multifiber materials, separating PET fibers from other materials like elastane, polyamide, and cotton without damaging them. The resulting monomers can be purified and repolymerized into virgin-quality PET, suitable for food-grade applications, creating a closed-loop recycling system. This approach addresses the limitations of mechanical recycling by enabling the recovery of high-purity PET from previously unrecyclable textile waste.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes textile manufacturers, recyclers, and brands seeking sustainable solutions for managing complex polyester textile waste and producing recycled PET materials.
Features
- Patented eco-depolymerization process for selective PET depolymerization
- Ability to process colored and multifiber polyester-based textiles
- Gentle process conditions with reduced use of reagents and solvents
- High-quality recovery of non-PET fibers for separate recycling streams
- Production of purified monomers suitable for food-grade PET resin
- Closed-loop system for infinite recycling of PET