- CARBIOS produced the first PET bottles using 100% Purified Terephthalic Acid (rPTA) from enzymatic biorecycling.
- The biorecycling process breaks down PET plastic waste into original components at a 97% rate in 16 hours.
- The PET market is expected to grow 4.8% annually from 2017 to 2025.
- Construction of CARBIOS' demonstration plant will start later this year.
Breakthrough in PET Recycling
CARBIOS has successfully produced the first PET bottles made with 100% Purified Terephthalic Acid (rPTA) through enzymatic biorecycling of plastic waste. This achievement demonstrates the potential of their technology to support a circular economy.
Innovative Biorecycling Process
The company's proprietary biorecycling technology uses bioengineered enzymes to break down PET plastic waste into its original components at a 97% rate in just 16 hours. This process can handle all types of post-consumer PET plastic bottles, including clear, colored, opaque, and complex varieties.
Market Growth and Sustainability
PET is the most common polyester used in plastic packaging, textile fibers, and nearly 500 billion plastic bottles annually. The market is expected to grow 4.8% annually from 2017 to 2025. CARBIOS' technology aims to decouple new plastic production from petrochemical feedstock, making waste collection more economically viable and promoting sustainability.
Future Plans
CARBIOS plans to start constructing a demonstration plant later this year. This facility will help engage the plastics industry in transitioning towards a circular economy and position CARBIOS as a global leader in PET plastic and fiber biorecycling.
