Samsara Eco is working on innovative solutions for recycling plastics and textiles through advanced enzyme technology. Unlike traditional recycling, which often downgrades materials and limits plastic recyclability, Samsara Eco’s enzymes break down complex plastics (polymers) into their original chemical building blocks (monomers). The company creates virgin-grade plastics without reliance on fossil fuels by converting polymers into simple monomers.
The recycling process consists of a few key stages. First, plastic waste is sourced and prepared for recycling through cold washing. Hard plastics are chipped, and polyester textiles are shredded. Unlike other recyclers requiring additional hot washing that increases carbon emissions, Samsara Eco’s streamlined approach is more efficient. Next, the depolymerization stage employs proprietary enzymes to break down plastic waste from its complex polymer state to its original monomer form. The monomers are then purified, separating them from any additives like colorants. The result is a high-quality recycled monomer suitable for manufacturing new plastics, including food-grade packaging. Samsara Eco aims to advance a circular plastics economy by creating 100% waste-derived plastics, reducing the industry’s reliance on fossil fuels.
In addition to producing virgin-grade materials, Samsara Eco’s technology recovers and reuses chemicals, consumables, and energy, allowing infinite recycling without toxic byproducts. The process is carbon-neutral, cost-effective, and designed to have minimal environmental impact, setting a new standard for sustainable plastic recycling
