Chemical recycling of PET
An innovative technology
Recycling plastic properly still represents a complex challenge today, and PET is a clear example of this. Currently, the state of the art is mechanical recycling, which allows for the recovery of a significant portion of transparent or light blue PET, but effectively excludes colored PET, for which there are still no industrial technologies capable of ensuring effective decontamination.
ITELYUM aims to revolutionize this scenario through the development of an innovative chemical recycling technology, already tested and validated specifically on colored PET. This technology can decolorize and purify the waste, producing plastic with the same properties as virgin material but with a drastically reduced carbon footprint. This project is not just a vision — it is becoming a reality with the construction of an industrial plant in the Cisterna di Latina area, achieved through the conversion of an existing production site.