The plant, financed by Reichmuth Infrastructure, is due to be operational by 2027 and will process up to 35,000 tonnes of plastic each year.
Using Enviroo’s proprietary process, sorted PET will be flaked, washed and transferred to an extruder for pelletisation.
The resulting recycled pellets can either be blended with virgin PET or used independently in beverage bottle production.
The facility will convert waste plastics into certified food-grade recycled PET, one of three such plants in the UK.
More than 30,000 tonnes of recyclable PET material will be supplied through a partnership with recycling and waste management company Clearpoint Recycling.
Enviroo partners with RECOUP
Enviroo worked closely with industry body RECOUP to deliver a comprehensive validation of the PET recycling market.
RECOUP offered policy guidance and technical insight, used to secure funding for the plant.
Ahmed Detta, Chief Executive of Enviroo, said: “We were delighted to work with RECOUP who offered us invaluable knowledge and expertise as we sought funding.”
Stuart Foster, Chief Executive of RECOUP, added: “This project demonstrates what’s possible when innovation is backed by evidence and industry collaboration.
“It’s a clear example of how targeted expertise can unlock progress toward circularity, reduce plastic waste and strengthen domestic recycling infrastructure.”
The UK currently recycles around 63% of plastic bottles, with an estimated 7.7 billion used annually.
The government is targeting a 75% recycling rate for packaging materials by 2030, alongside proposals to ban waste exports for disposal overseas.
Detta added: “With evidence-backed insights we could demonstrate a stable and growing market for PET recycling and navigate current waste management policies and regulations.”
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