- The plant will process 50,000 tons of PET waste annually.
- Construction is on schedule with significant quantities delivered to customers in 2026.
- CARBIOS will receive €54 million in grants from the French State and Grand-Est Region.
- The plant will create 150 direct and indirect jobs.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
CARBIOS celebrated the groundbreaking of its PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville, France. The event was attended by representatives from local authorities, partner brands, and industrial partners. The plant will play a crucial role in combating plastic pollution by offering an industrial-scale solution for the enzymatic depolymerization of PET waste, thus accelerating a circular economy for plastics and textiles.
Technological Innovation
PET, the second most widely used plastic globally, is primarily made from oil. CARBIOS' enzymatic biorecycling technology allows PET to be made from its own waste, opening new recycling streams for multilayered, colored, and opaque trays made from packaging and polyester textile waste. This positions France as a leader in green innovation and contributes to its reindustrialization and sustainable economy.
Plant Capacity and Job Creation
The plant will have a processing capacity of 50,000 tons of prepared PET waste per year, equivalent to 2 billion colored bottles, 2.5 billion food trays, or 300 million T-shirts. It will create 150 direct and indirect jobs in the Longlaville area. Construction is progressing on schedule, with significant quantities expected to be delivered to customers by 2026.
Strategic Location and Partnerships
Located near the borders of Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg, the plant's location is strategic for accessing nearby waste supplies. CARBIOS has secured several feedstock supply agreements, notably with CITEO and Landbell Group. The company will receive €54 million in grants from the French State and Grand-Est Region as part of the France 2030 initiative.
