TechBio Founders #7: Solving the plastic waste crisis by closing the recycling loop using enzymatic degradation with Andrii Shekhirev, CEO Enzymity

Enzymity is a bioplatform developing a method for breaking down polymers such as plastics and resins into monomers with the help of synthetic enzymes. The enzymes are tailored for specific types of material (e.g. PET or synthetic rubber) and are produced by genetically modified microorganisms. The monomers which result from the process can be used to create new virgin polymers, thus reducing the need for fossil fuel derived plastics/resins. This cycle can be repeated many times and does not deteriorate the quality of the material, as opposed to the currently prevalent mechanical recycling.