THE SCIENCE
Traditional recycling degrades plastic quality with each cycle. Mechanical processes can't handle contaminated or mixed waste streams. Chemical recycling requires harsh conditions and high energy input.
Our enzymatic approach works at mild temperatures with minimal energy, breaking PET polymer chains back to their original molecular building blocks—terephthalic acid (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG)—with >99% purity.
AI-FIRST DESIGN
Instead of trial-and-error lab work taking years, our machine learning platform designs optimal enzymes in months. We model the transition state—the exact molecular moment when plastic bonds break—and optimize enzyme structure for maximum efficiency.
The result: thermostable enzymes that work at industrial temperatures, handling the real-world conditions of contaminated waste streams.
KEY ADVANTAGES
Virgin Purity
Monomers identical to petroleum-derived materials
Contaminated Waste
Processes mixed and dirty streams others reject
Cost Competitive
Economic parity with virgin production