Why Recycling Clothes is So Challenging – Part 2 Terracle has successfully developed polyester recycling technology, but we can't do it alone. Recycling clothes requires not only technology but also a robust system and collaboration. Here's why: 1️⃣ Lack of Clothing Recycling Infrastructure The European Union (EU) plans to mandate the separate collection of textile waste starting in 2025. Member states must establish systems for reusing and recycling textiles by January 1, 2025. However, even the EU, a leader in sustainability, currently lacks significant clothing recycling infrastructure. Do you have partners who can supply textile waste? 2️⃣ The Challenge of Sorting Collecting discarded clothing is just the beginning. Sorting textiles by type and blend is a major hurdle. Right now, the only reliable way to identify materials is by checking clothing labels. While AI and robotics-based sorting solutions are being developed, accurately separating blended fabrics and complex textile structures remains difficult. 💡 Terracle’s selective depolymerization technology can filter out other materials and extract polyester raw materials, even if the fabric isn’t 100% polyester. 3️⃣ Removing Accessories and Trims Even after identifying recyclable fibers, removing zippers, buttons, and other trims from clothing is another challenge. Currently, this labor-intensive process is done manually, with no efficient alternatives available. Terracle is eager to collaborate with partners worldwide to solve this issue. Do you have innovative ideas or solutions in this area? Although Terracle is based in Korea, we’re ready to work with partners anywhere in the world. Or, if you have textile waste, you’re welcome to send it to us! ♻️ We’re looking for partners to create a sustainable future together with Terracle.
Terracle
화학제조
Haeundae-gu, Busan, 팔로워 416명
Infinite use of plastic without environmental pollution
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Terracle specializes in transforming hard-to-recycle plastic wastes (plastics, textiles, automobile parts, and marine waste) into high-quality recycled materials using low-impact chemical recycling methods.
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http://www.terracle.im
Terracle 외부 링크
- 업계
- 화학제조
- 회사 규모
- 직원 11-50명
- 본사
- Haeundae-gu, Busan,
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- 비상장기업
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- 2021
- 전문 분야
- Depolymerization, Plastic Recycling, Chemical Recycling 및 Greentech
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Terracle 직원
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Why Recycling Clothes is So Challenging – Part 1 1️⃣ Too Many Types of Fibers, Too Many Blends Fibers are categorized into natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic, depending on their source. More specifically, they include cotton, wool, polyester, polyurethane, nylon, and dozens more. To enhance or balance each material's properties, fibers are often blended together—and these blends are intricately woven to prevent easy separation. 2️⃣ Dyeing Dyeing processes use a variety of chemicals and techniques to ensure that colors stay vibrant, even after washing or friction. The main goal is to make the colors long-lasting and resistant to fading, which makes separating dyes from fibers incredibly difficult. 👉 The Result? Recycling clothes requires advanced technology, akin to trying to pierce a steel shield with a wooden spear. That’s because most existing technologies were developed with the goal of producing garments, not recycling them. ✨ Terracle’s Challenge At Terracle, we’ve focused on polyester—the most widely produced fiber in the world. Despite the complexities of blended fabrics and dyeing, we’ve successfully developed technology to break polyester down into its original raw materials: TPA and EG. ♻️ Are you ready to join Terracle in shaping the future of textile recycling? #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #SustainableFashion #Sustainability #PolyesterRecycling #ChemicalRecycling
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Recycling Fiber Waste Containing Carbon Black with Terracle's Depolymerization Technology This video highlights Terracle's innovative depolymerization technology, showcasing the recycling process of fibers and plastics containing carbon black. ✅ Looking for advanced recycling solutions? ✅ Need high-quality recycled materials? ✅ Interested in collaboration opportunities? Feel free to reach out anytime! Together, let’s create a more sustainable future. #chemicalRecycling #Recycling #Sustainability #fiberRecycling #CircularEconomy
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Fashion and apparel have always focused on creating beautiful colors, strong durability, and comfortable wear. The emphasis has always been on the technology that creates. Now, fashion starts again—with recycling technology. Using recycled materials in clothes isn’t enough anymore. For truly sustainable fashion, reach out to Terracle for apparel recycling. We transform polyester and polyurethane fibers, no matter the color, back into raw materials. We are open to any collaboration and partnership. Let’s work together for a sustainable future.
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⭐ Terracle at TECHFEST 2024, Haipong, Vietnam!⭐ Attending Haiphong Techfest was a great opportunity to connect with experts from Vietnam and around the world and exchange innovative ideas. We gained valuable insights into startup trends and technical challenges, helping shape the future direction of Teracle in Vietnam. This experience expanded our understanding of global tech trends and reinforced our commitment to driving change through technology! #TECHFEST2024 #Vietnam
📸 TECHFEST 2024 | IMPRESSIVE MOMENTS AT THE FINAL OF THE NATIONAL INNOVATIVE TECHNOPRENEUR CONTEST 2024 🔹 The Final Round of the National Innovative Technopreneur Contest 2024 under Techfest Vietnam took place on the morning of November 26, 2024, at Pullman Hotel, Hai Phong City, and was streamed live on social media platforms for audiences both domestically and internationally. As a result, YEAST ERA emerged as the champion of the competition, with ENFARM and TUBUDD winning second and third place. 🔹 Furthermore, REPEET was selected for a special support package from MetLife Foundation, BIDV MetLife, and MicroSave Consulting under the She Techfest initiative within the competition framework. This support aims to honor and promote sustainable development factors, especially fostering inclusivity in innovative entrepreneurship. The Final Round under TECHFEST VIETNAM 2024 was honored by the presence of: Mr. Phạm Hồng Quất, Director of the Department of Market Development and Science and Technology Enterprises, Ministry of Science and Technology; Mr. Trần Quang Tuấn, Director of Hai Phong Department of Science and Technology; Mr. Phạm Dũng Nam, Director of the National Startup Support Center; Mr. Mai Việt Bằng, Chief Information Officer, BIDV MetLife; Mr. Sunil Bhat, Associate Partner, MicroSave Consulting; Mr. Akshat Pathak, Associate Partner, MicroSave Consulting; Mr. Nguyễn Sơn Hải Đăng, Territory Manager, Google; Mr. Jinsun Kim, Manager, Korea IT Cooperation Center HCM; Ms. Nguyễn Phương Linh, Executive Director, MSD United Way Vietnam; Ms. Mandy Nguyễn, Head of the Competition Organizing Committee, Operation Director - SVF. Also in attendance were leaders of corporations, innovative enterprises, ventures, startup support organizations, international organizations, and representatives from media and press agencies. Speaking at the Final Round, Mr. Phạm Hồng Quất Director of the Department of Market Development and Science and Technology Enterprises, Ministry of Science and Technology, emphasized: "Today's Final Round is not only a significant milestone but also highlights the fresh momentum of Vietnam’s young intellectuals. The aspirations of the young generation have clearly shone through. We are not only meeting domestic needs but also accelerating international integration. This is a stage for Vietnam to demonstrate its capabilities in building an innovative startup ecosystem." 🌟Sharing BIDV MetLife's commitment to the competition as a special supporter, Mr. Mai Việt Bằng, Chief Information Officer of BIDV MetLife, underlined: "I believe the National Innovative Startup Talent Search Competition Techfest Vietnam 2024 and SHE TECHFEST are the right steps to create a vibrant and equitable environment for Vietnamese participants to engage and adapt in the technology and engineering sectors. On this journey, we are committed to continuing our close collaboration with partners and organizations to sustain and expand support for startups."
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Honored to Be Part of Plug and Play Tech Center! It was an absolute privilege to be invited to Plug and Play. The opportunity to meet and connect with innovative startups and VCs from various industries in Silicon Valley was truly inspiring. A special thanks to Elina Gorji, Yui Koda, David Kim, Jeffrey(Sukkoo) Kim, and everyone else who supported us throughout the event. Your efforts made everything run smoothly, and we deeply appreciate it. Also thanks to Jeff Wolfe, for your support for Terracle’s mission! We appreciate your collaboration and insights as we continue to drive innovation in plastic recycling and sustainability. This trip to Silicon Valley was another eye-opening experience. It reminded me how much we’ve grown—and how much more we still have to learn and achieve. Looking forward to what’s ahead! 🌍✨
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Thank you, Yoobin Jung, for mentioning us! Terracle is proud to be part of this wave of change. Our advanced chemical recycling technology not only recycles PET but also offers solutions for textile waste, paving the way for a closed-loop system in the textile industry. As noted, Terracle has already commercialized a 1-ton/day facility and is now scaling up to a 10-tons/day plant following our Series A funding. We’re excited to continue driving technological innovation and scaling for impact. Learn more about our mission and progress on our website: 👉 https://lnkd.in/grWt_vQN
VC & Corporate Innovation & Advisor @Plug and Play | Sustainability | Fashion | Luxury | Deep-tech | Materials
🇰🇷 South Korea is a very important country for scaling textile to textile recycling technologies, especially synthetic fibers, both from corporation and startup sides. South Korea is close to Asian textile supply chain and is one of the main petrochemical producing countries and license manufacturing technologies to adjacent countries like China and Vietnam. 🏭 Corporations - Hyosung Corporation has a wide range of sustainable products including recycled nylon using discarded fishing nets. In June 2024, Hyosung partnered with Ambercycle to produce textile-to-textile circular polyester. - SK Innovation (Subsidiary: SK Geocentric) partnered with Loop Industries to build a plant that will come online by end of 2025. This facility is expected to produce 70,000 tonnes of 100% recycled PET resin annually. 🚀 Startups - Terracle can depolymerize PET textile waste into high-purity TPA and MEG monomers. This year, Terracle raised $7.6M series A led by Envisioning Partners and followed by Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차), DSC Investment, Schmidt and more. - Renew System acquired low-temperature PET depolymerization technology from KRICT (Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology) and currently operates a demo plant of 10,000 tonnes/year capacity in Korea. - TextileRe can separate PET from blended textile waste and they recently raised seed round participated by MYSC, TheVentures and more. - RPU (리피유) can depolymerize PU, PA and spandex from mixed textile waste at low reaction temperature.
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🤔 Curious about our chemical recycling technology?🤔 We’ve shared some short videos showcasing our depolymerization process, which highlights how we chemically recycle PET into its high-purity raw materials. On our YouTube channel, you’ll also find a summary video demonstrating our process in a plant, including how it perfectly handles challenging materials like PET films and 🎽 PET fibers. Check it out to see how we're advancing sustainable solutions for plastic waste! https://lnkd.in/gWgFeUjT
[Terracle] Waste Plastic PET(Colored, Composite) chemical recycling methods(depolymerization)
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🏆 First Prize in the Startup Pitch Contest at the Tech4Good Summit 2024 🏆 Since starting this journey, France has always shown some of the strongest interest in our innovation. This is likely because the country is so dedicated to sustainable development and eco-friendly technologies. We’re looking forward to building more partnerships with French companies, investors, and startups to advance sustainable solutions together. There’s no doubt that a powerful synergy between France and South Korea can drive even greater achievements in green tech! Thanks to FKCCI French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, La French Tech Seoul!
[Tech4Good Summit] Startup Pitch Contest Winners Revealed! 🏆 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Startup Pitch Contest, held today during the Tech4Good Summit 2024, hosted by French Tech Community Seoul! 🚀 French and Korean startups gathered to pitch their groundbreaking business concepts, aiming to create positive change in our world. 🍃 🥇 First Place: A huge congratulations to Terracle! Their innovative vision and dedication to eco-friendly recycling solutions earned them the first-place prize of 7,000,000 KRW to scale up their business. 🥈 Second Place: Applause to Secure-IC, our second-place winner! Their remarkable cybersecurity innovations captured the attention of the judges. 🥉 Third Place: Bravo to HN Novatech! Their pitch highlighted their commitment to societal wellbeing with innovative food tech solutions. Thank you to all the participants in today’s Startup Pitch Contest! 🌟 Microfactory, CetraC.io, SYSCIENCE, FEELBAT, Secure-IC, Nanomade LAB, MCE,MOVIC, HN Novatech, EV & Solution, Terracle ✨ These startups are not just entrepreneurs—they are pioneers shaping a better future for us all. 🌍 Thank you again to our sponsors: Diamond: JCDecaux Platinum: Asiance Bronze: Forvis Mazars in Korea | 새빛회계법인, IT-Concept, Invest Seoul, The Executive Centre We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed partners for their collaboration: French Tech Community Seoul, Ambassade de France en République de Corée, Business France (Invest in France), Afterwork Seoul, Korea Electronics Association David-Pierre Jalicon, Philippe Li, Julien HERVEAU 줄리앙 에르보 🇫🇷🇰🇷🇪🇺 , Olivier Mouroux, Stéphane Deblaise, Ida Daussy, Vincent Lelay, Patrice Devémy, Gérald Massenet, Daniel Mayran and Jooyoung Kim #Innovation #AI #artificialintelligence #transformation #transition #Korea #future #startup #pitchcontest #France #collaboration #contest #beautytech #greentech #foodtech #technology #business
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🔔 Inspiring Encounters in Dubai! We had the incredible opportunity to meet with investors and companies from Dubai and the broader UAE region on October 15. It was heartening to witness their enthusiasm for green technology, reflecting their commitment to sustainability. We’re excited about the potential collaborations and are looking forward to further strengthening our global partnerships!
🌏️ 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎+ 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐑 @𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐢 🇦🇪 ✅ 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐 : 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹, 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 : Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Republic of Korea and KISED (Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development) 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 : SYP, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and 한국표준협회 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 : Cuvee April , Heesun Kim 🚀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 : 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟏. 🔥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 : Discover innovations that are transforming industries in energy, healthcare, AI, and more. 𝟐. 🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Connect with Korean startups poised for rapid expansion, local investors, and key industry players. 𝟑. 🌏 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 : Strengthen your connections between the Korean and Middle Eastern startup ecosystems, fostering partnerships and future growth. ✨ 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 1. NationA : AI-powered SaaS platform simplifying 3D/4D content creation through generative AI. 2. A.Virtual Co.,ltd. : High-performance air purification solution using nano-metal filters for rapid pollutant removal. 3. Foodyworm Inc : Eco-friendly startup focused on recycling organic waste into sustainable protein sources. 4. 브이피피랩(VPP Lab) : Wind energy innovator offering a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform for power generation predictions. 5. Terracle : Pioneer in chemical recycling, transforming difficult-to-recycle plastics into high-quality materials. 6. 인포플라(Infofla) : A leader in AI-based automation technology, replacing traditional automation products. 7. 𝗙𝗢𝗘𝗟 : Energy-saving material inspired by nature, reducing energy consumption by up to 10%. 8. ehancreative : SaaS-based educational solutions enhancing collaboration through generative AI tools. 9. 에너지엑스 [EnergyX] : Sustainable Architecture Technologies 10. Dtonic Corporation : Data Intelligence Software Solutions 11. 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 : AI-driven bee activity monitoring 12. 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗣 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗰 : Wireless power tech uses MFMC to optimize power efficiency for multiple receivers 🌈 𝙁𝙔𝙄 𝘋𝘐𝘗𝘚 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘶𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘚𝘶𝘣-𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 '𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘎𝘢𝘱 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱 1000+ 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵’ 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘚𝘚 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘒𝘐𝘚𝘌𝘋
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