As global plastic pollution accelerates, a new wave of companies is rising to meet the challenge with innovative, scalable technologies that aim to solve the plastic waste problem once and for all.

Plastic is useful. They’re used to help make lifesaving medical supplies, lightweight, fuel-efficient car parts, and insulation for our homes. However, nearly half of all plastic produced is used for single-use items, including bags, straws, utensils, and takeout containers. Since the 1950s, humans have made about 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic. Approximately 8 million metric tons of waste are dumped into the ocean every year. Globally, only 9% of plastics are recycled. As the waste piles up, there’s a growing demand for alternatives. 

Several companies are working to develop cost-efficient and eco-friendly alternatives, including mushroom-based packaging, advanced fibers, and plastic-free online shopping options. However, it may require significant legislative efforts to incentivize adoption and slow the industry’s overall growth.

Turning the Plastic Waste Crisis into a Circular Opportunity

Millions of tons of plastic are discarded annually, but forward-thinking companies are proving that plastic waste can be transformed into fuel, materials, and value through circular innovation.

Learn more about Klean’s plastic solutions:

• Plastic Pyrolysis Projects

Klean Industries Leads the Charge With:

✅ Commercial-scale plastic pyrolysis and energy recovery systems
✅ Conversion of mixed plastic waste into low-carbon fuels and circular feedstocks
✅ ISCC-certified outputs with full traceability via KleanLoop™
✅ Strategic partnerships to scale solutions globally

Work with Klean Industries to implement end-to-end plastic waste recovery systems and become a leader in the fight against pollution and climate change » GO.