Enval Ltd

Enval treats plastic better, enabling the recycling of valuable resources and paving the way for environmentally responsible packaging solutions.

We are at the forefront of applying innovation and technology to waste treatment, with the goal of improving people’s lives and positively contributing to a true circular economy. To achieve this, we have developed a unique proprietary pyrolysis solution for low-density packaging waste.

Our pioneering technology makes previously unrecyclable plastics valuable, enabling economically profitable recycling globally.  We transform plastic waste into oil feedstock to produce new plastic, effectively closing the loop on packaging recycling. Our process is the only one in the world capable of recycling plastic aluminium laminates by splitting them into aluminium with a low-carbon footprint and high-value oil.

By transforming the waste sector from within, Enval is changing the perception of plastic and unlocking a strong and profitable circular economy.

History

The Enval story began in 1997 when Professor Howard Chase from the University of Cambridge started investigating environmental applications for the microwave heating of carbon. Joining Professor Chase for his PhD, Enval’s CEO Carlos Ludlow-Palafox conducted substantial research into microwave-induced pyrolysis for plastics.

The next few years saw a successful worldwide patent application and the founding of Enval Ltd in 2006. By 2010, a pilot plant had been constructed, with Enval also securing significant investment from major multinational brands. Following this, work began on the first commercial demonstration plant for the Enval process which was completed in 2018.

Enval currently operates from its headquarters near Huntingdon in the UK.