Recycling – The wempyre Way
Gas instead of oil. No waste, no emissions. Energy from plastic, clean, efficient, decentralized.
wempyre sets a new standard in the recovery of plastic waste. With our own pyrolysis technology we convert plastic waste efficiently and cleanly into usable energy, without oil, without liquid residues, without compromise.
What makes our process special
There are only two end products: gas & ash.
No oil fractions, no condensates, no hazardous waste.
What is pyrolysis?
Pyrolysis breaks plastic down into its molecular building blocks. At wempyre this produces only gases, no oil.
Thermochemical
The input material is broken down into its molecular building blocks at high temperatures.
Without oxygen
The process runs in an inert nitrogen atmosphere. Without oxygen, no CO2 is formed.
Only gases
Clean hydrogen and synthesis gas are produced, no liquids.
Our reactor
Our output
Gas
The resulting pyrolysis gas is energy-rich, low in pollutants and directly usable, as a fuel, for power and heat generation or as a feedstock for further chemical processes.
Ash
Our ash is the mineral backbone of the plastic compounds, inert, free of toxic residues and potentially usable as a filler or aggregate, for example in construction.
The wempyre Way means
No liquid residues, no expensive purification.
Ideal for industrial users, waste managers and anyone who wants to unlock the true value of their waste.
We open up new local resource loops and help companies keep the true value of their waste.
Questions about the technology
What makes the wempyre process special?
Our process has only two end products: gas and ash. There are no oils, no condensates and no hazardous waste. The gas is ready to use without costly purification.
Which plastics can the container recover?
The container processes mixed industrial plastic waste without complex sorting. Prior washing is generally not required. Our waste analysis shows you how well your material fits.
How much energy is in my waste?
From one tonne of plastic per day the container generates around 1,536 kWh of energy. These are figures you can plan your operations with. For your specific material, we determine the values in a test.
How climate friendly is recovery with wempyre?
For every tonne of plastic recovered you avoid around 4.6 tonnes of CO₂e compared with today's disposal routes. The process runs without oxygen, and transporting your waste away is no longer necessary. That cuts your Scope 3 emissions directly.
What happens to the ash?
The ash is the mineral residue of the plastic and only arises in small amounts. It collects in a container that your team simply empties. We analyse the ash and show you possible recovery routes.
How safe is the plant?
The process runs in an inert nitrogen atmosphere. Technical and safety-critical responsibility stays with wempyre. Plant safety experts have been involved in our development from the start.
Is the technology protected?
Yes. Our core process is patent pending. We continue to develop it in Berlin together with research partners.