Samsara Eco Opens First Plant To Scale Circular Plastics
Australian biotech innovator Samsara Eco has opened its first commercial-scale plant in Jerrabomberra, marking a key step in its push to turn plastic waste into circular materials.
The new facility will boost production of virgin-equivalent, low-carbon materials such as recycled nylon 6,6 and polyester for use in apparel, packaging, and automotive industries. It also houses EosEco, Samsara Eco’s proprietary enzymatic recycling technology, which uses AI-designed enzymes to break down mixed plastics into reusable raw materials.
Paul Riley, Founder & CEO, Samsara Eco
“In just four years, we’ve moved from bench research to pilot, demonstration, and now our first plant,” said Paul Riley, CEO and founder of Samsara Eco. “This is a tipping point for circularity, helping brands deliver on their sustainability goals at scale.”
Materials from the plant will be used by lululemon in upcoming collections and in trials with other global brands. The site will also support research collaborations with The LYCRA Company on spandex recycling and Deakin University’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub.
The company is already preparing for its next milestone: a 20,000-tonne nylon 6,6 plant in Asia by 2028, being designed with partner KBR. This will be the first of several international commercial facilities using Samsara Eco’s technology.
Only 10% of plastics and less than 1% of textiles are currently recycled worldwide. Samsara Eco aims to change that by making high-value materials infinitely recyclable. “We’re not just building a plant, we’re building a circular future,” Riley said.
Backed by investors including Main Sequence, Temasek, Greycroft, and Hitachi Ventures, Samsara Eco is positioning Australia as a leader in circular materials while opening new export and advanced manufacturing opportunities.
