Impact Recycling

Impact Recycling is a Scottish climate technology company founded in 2014 that specializes in advanced mechanical recycling solutions for post-consumer plastics. The company developed a patented Baffled Oscillation Separation System (BOSS), a water-based density separation technology capable of processing mixed rigid plastic waste. Unlike traditional near-infrared optical sorters that struggle with dark or black plastics, the BOSS technology is color-agnostic and uses fluid dynamic principles to stratify different polymers, achieving up to 98% purity for polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). This breakthrough allows for the recovery of high-quality resin from previously hard-to-recycle material streams.

This technology addresses significant gaps in the circular economy by providing an economically viable, scalable alternative to landfill or incineration. Impact Recycling operates through its own processing plants in the UK and employs a licensing model to support global deployment. Their solutions are vital for manufacturers and consumer goods companies seeking to replace virgin plastics with high-purity recycled content. Supported by backing from investors like Nestlé and IW Capital, the company continues to scale its operations to meet strong demand for sustainable material solutions, helping industry partners meet regulatory requirements and sustainability targets.