Peter – Polyester, renewed
With PETER, chemical polyester recycling becomes a flexible, scalable and licensing technology, capable of transforming textile and plastic waste into high-quality PET.
Who we are
PETER is an innovative chemical recycling process for polyester, capable of transforming mixed textile waste and hard-to-recycle packaging into high-quality PET. This proprietary technology overcomes the limitations of traditional recycling, making a tangible contribution to waste reduction and the transition to a circular economy.
PETER was developed and is promoted by While True, a cleantech startup founded in 2021 with the mission to innovate the recycling sector and accelerate environmental sustainability. In addition to developing PETER, While True operates as an R&D center and technology provider, offering tailored solutions for the recycling and plastics industries.
Thanks to strong industrial and academic partnerships, we bring sustainable and scalable solutions to market, developed through a truly ESG-driven approach and designed for large-scale adoption.
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The process
Our process starts with waste. PETER transforms textile scraps and complex packaging containing polyester into pure monomer, ready for repolymerization. It’s an efficient, scalable chemical recycling process that is compatible with existing facilities.
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We offer tailor-made solutions for the chemical recycling of polyester, from technology licensing to plant construction with EPC partners.
Licensability of the process
PETER is our proprietary technology for polyester chemical recycling, available under a full license with technical support and engineering packages.
Turnkey Plants
We design and build modular, scalable plants for polyester chemical recycling, in collaboration with qualified EPC partners.
Applications in different sectors
Our technology targets industrial players across the entire PET recycling value chain. Our clients mainly come from the textile sector, the packaging industry, waste sorting and treatment facilities, recycling plant operators, and buyers interested in high-quality secondary raw materials.
Packaging
The regenerated monomer from PETER is a sustainable alternative to virgin PET, ideal for those seeking quality, traceability, and a reduced environmental impact.
Recycling plant operators
A versatile solution for plant operators: PETER easily integrates into existing streams, expanding the offering with chemical recycling of polyester.
Textile waste
PETER enables the valorization of even the most challenging textile waste by recovering pure monomers from mixed, dyed, or contaminated materials.