Plastic 2 Green converts waste plastics into nitrogen-doped graphene, secures first order, raising funds while tackling pollution and advanced material shortages.
Plastic 2 Green Inc., a pioneering clean technology startup, has announced a remarkable scientific and commercial achievement that could redefine how the world addresses the plastic waste crisis. The company revealed that it has successfully produced nitrogen-doped graphene (NDG) from waste plastics—a development that represents both a major environmental solution and a significant step forward in the creation of advanced materials.
The breakthrough was confirmed through rigorous testing. Transmission Electron Microscopy conducted at Colorado State University verified the structure of the nitrogen-doped graphene, while additional independent Raman Spectroscopy evaluation will soon be carried out by the Technical University of Munich. This dual confirmation underscores the robustness of Plastic 2 Green’s process and its potential for global scalability.
Company CEO Ed VanDyne emphasized the importance of the milestone, stating, “We are demonstrating that waste plastic, one of the world’s most damaging pollutants, can actually be transformed into one of the most valuable materials.” VanDyne explained that Plastic 2 Green’s plasma-based technologies are capable of converting unsorted, contaminated plastics into a range of high-value outputs, including clean hydrogen, green ammonia, carbon black, and now nitrogen-doped graphene.
Nitrogen-doped graphene is attracting attention across scientific and industrial communities for its remarkable properties. It is considered highly suitable for use in energy storage devices such as supercapacitors, due to its enhanced charge storage capacity, superior cycling stability, and potential applications in catalysts, batteries, and sensors. Plastic 2 Green’s ability to produce NDG from waste plastics marks a vital step toward integrating sustainability with next-generation technologies.
In a sign of market validation, Plastic 2 Green has already received its first purchase order for sample quantities of NDG. The customer has also funded a research team at the University of Notre Dame to conduct additional analysis and performance evaluations, specifically targeting the application of NDG in supercapacitors. This collaboration highlights the growing demand for advanced materials sourced from sustainable and innovative technologies.
To accelerate development, Plastic 2 Green has secured $500,000 of its $1 million pre-seed SAFE Note funding round. These funds are being directed toward advancing its proof-of-process laboratory operations. The remaining $500,000 is currently open to investors who want to participate in a high-impact clean technology venture that not only addresses the global challenge of plastic pollution but also helps reduce shortages of advanced materials caused by ongoing geopolitical and supply chain tensions.
Plastic 2 Green’s patent-pending plasma-based process is designed to handle unsorted and contaminated plastics that typically cannot be recycled. By using renewable energy, the process generates a range of outputs including clean hydrogen, green ammonia, carbon black, and nitrogen-doped graphene. This positions the company at the intersection of environmental responsibility and advanced material innovation, offering a dual solution to both waste management and the global demand for high-performance materials.
