
We recycle plastic using engineered enzymes
screenshot pendingBirch Biosciences is focused on developing innovative plastic recycling technologies that utilize generative AI and advanced enzyme engineering to integrate plastics into a sustainable circular economy. The company addresses the critical issue of low plastic recycling rates, which have stagnated at around 9% in the United States for the past 15 years. By creating high-quality recycled plastics that can compete with virgin materials, Birch aims to reduce the environmental impact of plastic production, which currently contributes to 7% of global carbon emissions.
The core of Birch Biosciences'…