{"id":173669,"date":"2026-02-26T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=173669"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:42:57","slug":"invista-epoch-biodesign-sign-mou-to-advance-development-of-post-consumer-recycled-nylon-66","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/invista-epoch-biodesign-sign-mou-to-advance-development-of-post-consumer-recycled-nylon-66\/","title":{"rendered":"INVISTA, Epoch Biodesign Sign MoU to Advance Development of Post-Consumer Recycled Nylon 6,6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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INVISTA, a global leader in the manufacture of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers for the nylon and polypropylene value chains, and Epoch Biodesign, the global leader in enzymatic plastic recycling technology, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing the development of post-consumer recycled nylon 6,6.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration will combine Epoch\u2019s AI-engineered recycling enzymes with INVISTA\u2019s polymerization expertise and global footprint. The end goal is to produce customer-validated, virgin-quality nylon 6,6 at commercial scale. Nylon 6,6 is a critical material across apparel, automotive, and industrial applications, but scaling recycled solutions that meet customer demands is a major industry challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“INVISTA is committed to exploring innovative technologies that can improve the sustainability and resilience of nylon 6,6 supply chains,\u201d said INVISTA Global Sustainability Director Ethel Garnier<\/strong>. \u201cWith this collaboration, both INVISTA and Epoch are applying their comparative advantage to develop solutions to a market need for recycled nylon 6,6. We look forward to working with Epoch to advance this important project and continuing to provide high-quality products that meet our customers\u2019 needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen your recycling technology is chosen from a global set of options by a company whose heritage is directly linked to the invention of nylon 6,6, it is clearly a defining moment,\u201d said Epoch Biodesign CEO Jacob Nathan.<\/strong> \u201cWe are excited to increase momentum towards our goal of global deployment; this is a clear message that one of the largest producers of nylon 6,6 believes in our technology and the need for effective, enzymatic recycling at commercial scale. Working with INVISTA will accelerate real change in the materials supply chain, advancing the industry beyond existing recycling approaches, transforming waste into virgin-equivalent products.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The MoU represents the beginning of a structured collaboration between the two companies. Technical assessment and polymer qualification are already underway and will be followed by application performance testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About INVISTA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

INVISTA is a global manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life\u2019s essential products to market. A Koch company since 2004, INVISTA is committed to innovation and responsibly creating more value for its customers and society while consuming fewer resources to make these products. See the bigger picture at INVISTA.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Epoch Biodesign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Epoch Biodesign is a UK-based biotechnology company and the global leader in enzymatic recycling. Epoch\u2019s ultra-low emission process produces virgin-quality materials from mixed waste streams. By combining artificial intelligence and advanced synthetic biology, Epoch designs enzymes to efficiently recycle end-of-life plastic and textile waste at a commercial scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoch is backed by leading investors, including Lowercarbon Capital, Extantia, and Inditex. They are currently building the world’s largest nylon 6,6 biorecycling facility. Learn more at epochbiodesign.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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