Developing a microwave-based process for the chemical depolymerization of PET plastics.
GR3N
New on Amplifa
About GR3N
GR3N is engaged in the recycling of PET plastics and is developing a process based on microwave depolymerization. The company targets the packaging and textile industries, two of the most important application areas for PET. The background is the growing global plastic production, which, according to the website, will rise from 460 megatonnes in 2019 to an estimated 1231 megatonnes by 2060, along with the associated waste volumes. GR3N positions its concept as a contribution to more sustainable plastic recycling that is intended to go beyond conventional recycling. The company website reports on projects and developments, including a microwave PET depolymerization plant in Spain and funding from the EU Innovation Fund.
- Processes
- Microwave PET Depolymerization, PET recycling via microwave depolymerization
- Materials
- PET
- Industries
- Packaging industry, Textile industry, Recycling
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Microwave depolymerization of PET
Materials and Processes
PET
Main material of the process, which is recycled by means of microwave depolymerization.
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microwave PET DepolymerizationRecycling/Plastics | – | – | – | – | PET |
Additional services
History
- 2023
Report on Spain's first microwave PET depolymerization plant (July 24, 2023).
- 2024
Report on the EU Innovation Fund (October 23, 2024).