GreenMantra Technologies is utilizing a novel method of molecular recycling to produce specialty polymer additives from 100 percent waste plastic feedstock.
The company’s low-energy, high-yield depolymerization process breaks down long polymer chains in post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste to create shorter-length polymers.
This method produces specialty polymer additives that act as melt flow modifiers in polypropylene and polyethylene resins.
“We promote circularity by converting plastic waste into high-performance, high-value additives,” Ben Scott, director of Research and Innovation, GreenMantra Technologies, explained last year.
According to Scott, “these additives can replace—and surpass—fossil-based versions to increase the overall sustainability of polymer formulations.”
“Furthermore,” he stated, “they improve the performance and operational efficiency of resins containing recycled content, which encourages greater use of these feedstocks.”
In addition to many plastic applications, the additives can be also used in asphalt roofing as well as for paving.
This month, the company received funding from the federal government to further power its clean energy technology.
“By investing in southern Ontario companies advancing eco-friendly products and solutions, we are unlocking new opportunities, driving robust economic growth, and building a more sustainable future,” stated Ruby Sahota, the minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
GreenMantra was a part of nine Canadian firms receiving a combined $19 million in capital as part of the nation’s commitment to net-zero targets by 2050.
“Here in Etobicoke and across Ontario, businesses transitioning to sustainable products play a vital role in driving our economy,” commented James Maloney, a Member of Parliament for Etobicoke−Lakeshore.
The federal funding is earmarked for “expanding production and embracing advanced technology,” according to a statement from the government.
“By supporting businesses helping to produce greener products, we are creating opportunities for growth in key sectors across southern Ontario while also strengthening our economy,” remarked Francesco Sorbara, a Member of Parliament for Vaughan−Woodbridge.
Last year, GreenMantra’s CERANOVUS additive manufacturing site in Brantford was certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus program.
“This prestigious certification publicly recognizes our strong commitment to a sustainable future,” Domenic Di Mondo, president of GreenMantra Technologies, stated in 2024. “We undertook the rigorous ISCC PLUS process to help our customers better meet demands for circularity, and because we believe it will give them a competitive edge in positioning their products.”
“We are proud of our contributions in solving pressing environmental issues such as plastic waste proliferation,” he said.