Technology

plant-based waste - RE:CYCLE

Technology

has invested for more than a decade in research and highly innovative technology towards the levulinic acid platform and has been the first company to produce levulinate-based derivatives affordably at a commercial scale.

  • Plant waste feedstock

    Produced from biomass, preferably from agricultural waste streams or co-products from other industries, such as paper mills.

  • Chemical Transformation

    RE:CHEMISTRY has invested for more than a decade in research and highly innovative technology towards the levulinic acid platform and has been the first company to produce levulinate-based derivatives affordably at a commercial scale.

  • SAFE & RENEWABLE

    All the products in our range are classified as non-flammable, non-toxic to aquatic life, and most of all, deliver high performance. We reduce waste, conserve resources, and maintain the highest standards of health and safety in all our operations.

  • Back to nature

    By using eco-friendly materials and sustainable manufacturing, we minimize ecological impact and support a healthier planet. This commitment reflects our dedication to environmental stewardship and responsible innovation.

Levulinic acid

Levulinic acid is considered a versatile building block for renewable solvents, plasticisers, polyols, monomers, polymers, nylons, and even biofuels.

It is produced from biomass, preferably from agricultural waste streams or co-products from other industries, such as paper mills.

Key figures

We are proud of
our achievements

197

Total active patents

95

up to CO2 reduction

4

Plant-based products from feedstock

193

Countries available worldwide

Technology

Our proprietary
technology is protected by
197 patents

Download the technical sheets

Levulinic acid is a platform molecule made from Agro-waste, with a left hand and a right hand functionality, which each can be independently transformed to different functionalities and therefore to a wealth of molecules targeting different applications.

It’s a major breakthrough in the chemistry world !

Rudy Parton

Chief Scientific Officer

Lab

OUR LABORATORY
& PEOPLE

Locations

Our Worldwide
operations

  • Aix-en-provence - France

    aix-en-provence

    Headquarters and R&D center

  • Geleen - Netherlands

    R&D and Sales operations

  • Asia

    Manufacturing site

  • Minneapolis - USA

    Commercial operations

  • Antwerp - Belgium

    Manufacturing and Sales office