460 million
90%
tons of plastic are produced annually, and
of that ends up in landfills, oceans, and ecosystems
releasing harmful byproducts, carbon emissions, and toxic chemicals.
Our Solution:
Our project uses synthetic biology to turn plastic waste (PET) into high-value products.
Through five engineered biological pathways in E.coli and Pseudomonas cells, PET is converted into polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and Protocatechuic acid (PCA).
Our work advances Plastic Upcycling to Reduce Pollution and Loop the Economy, and thus we are PURPLE.
