Australian biotech innovator Samsara Eco has opened its first plant in Jerrabomberra, representing a major step forward in scaling circular plastics. The new headquarters and facility house EosEco, the company’s enzymatic recycling technology that uses AI-designed enzymes to break down mixed plastics destined for landfill into virgin-identical raw materials such as nylon 6,6 and polyester.

The Jerrabomberra site will allow Samsara Eco to exponentially increase production of low-carbon circular materials for applications across apparel, packaging and automotives. It also includes expanded enzyme production facilities to accelerate discovery of recycling solutions for a broader range of plastics.

“In just four years, we’ve scaled from bench research through to pilot, demonstration, and now our first plant,” said Paul Riley, CEO and founder of Samsara Eco. “This is a true tipping point for circularity, shifting materials from early-stage innovation to mainstream reality.”

Materials produced at the site will feature in upcoming apparel lines for lululemon and in research collaborations with The Lycra Company and Deakin University. The company’s long-term plans include a 20,000-tonne nylon 6,6 commercial plant in Asia, set to open in 2028 with engineering partner KBR.

Riley added that the new facility will help Australia progress towards its net-zero targets while creating jobs, driving export opportunities, and positioning the country as a leader in circular technologies.

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