Carbios unveils enzymatic recycling technology

Outlines company’s proprietary process for converting plastic waste into new bottle

French firm Carbios has developed a novel enzyme, which can biologically depolymerize all polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste, followed by an extremely efficient recycling into new bottles.

PET is the most common thermoplastic polymer and is used to manufacture bottles, polyester clothing fibers, food containers, and various thermoformed packaging and components. Carbios’ recycling process, the first of its kind, initiates a real transition to a circular economy and can better prevent plastic pollution from harming our oceans and planet.

This innovative technology also paves the way for recycling PET fibers, another major challenge in guaranteeing a clean and protected environment for future generations.

The work has been conducted by scientists at Carbios and at the Company’s renowned academic partner, the Toulouse Biotechnology Institute (TBI).