We Are Catalysts
Birch Biosciences is an innovative cleantech company dedicated to bringing plastics into the circular economy. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of plastics by transforming the way plastic waste is recycled.
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Our Company
Birch Biosciences is a startup company based in Portland, Oregon that develops new plastic recycling technologies using enzymes and green chemistry. Our mission is to reinvent plastic recycling through the development of advanced enzyme technologies and machine learning that offer economical and sustainable solutions.
Our recycling technology will disrupt the $600 billion plastic resin market.
Our Approach
We believe that sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. Our multidisciplinary teams work at the forefront of biotechnology, employing cutting-edge techniques to develop high-performance enzymes. We partner with academic institutions and industry leaders to develop world-class recycling solutions.
Our Vision
Plastic recycling is one of the major unsolved sustainability issues. Our vision is to bring plastic into the circular economy. Our technology will enable a world where plastic is transformed into a valuable resource, infinitely recycled and reused.
Our Roadmap
2021
- Birch Biosciences was
founded
2022
- NSF SBIR Phase I Award
- DOE SBIR Phase I Award
- Y combinator S22
2023
- US DOE SBIR Phase II Award
- Funded collaborations with the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory
2024
- Achieved technical milestone
for PETase performance - Move to larger facility (Nov 2024)
- NSF SBIR Phase II Award
2025
- Develop and operate
pilot plant scale facility
2026-2027
- Engineering and design of commercial plant
- Validate technology at commercial scale
We are committed to conducting our research and development with the highest standards of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Our goal is to create enzyme technologies that not only help solve the plastic waste problem but also promote a circular economy where resources are conserved and reused.
Let's build a better future together
We believe that collaboration and community are key to driving meaningful innovation. We partner with businesses, government agencies, and universities to accelerate innovation and commercialization of recycling technologies.
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