The problem
Every year, the world burns away plastics.
of plastic waste is landfilled or incinerated every year. That is 69% of all plastic waste, and only 9% is recycled.¹
of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste in Europe end up in landfill or incineration. Only about 25% is recycled.² And this is claimed to be the most readily recycled.
of the world’s polyester is still made from fossil feedstock.³
Protonera transforms mixed plastic waste into high-value platform chemicals:
To unlock new products from waste for recyclers, manufacturers, and cities while cutting emissions.
Protonera builds the chemistry for a circular future where nothing goes to waste, and everything goes forward.
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