Meet the 2026 Trellis Climate Tech Startup of the Year
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Smart Plastic Technologies, named Trellis Climate Tech Startup of 2026, developed an additive that activates microorganisms to consume plastic, addressing the 91% of plastic never recycled. The additive requires only a 1% drop-in with no new equipment needed and leaves behind only carbon dioxide, water, and biomass.
The technology is at the startup stage with early customer traction; large-scale deployment and measurable waste-reduction outcomes remain ahead.
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