KBR Selected as Key Commercialization Partner for Samsara Eco's First-of-a-Kind Enzymatic Recycling Plant

Core Insights - KBR will support Samsara Eco in designing a pioneering enzymatic recycling plant for plastics and textiles, expected to be completed by early 2028 [1][2] - Samsara Eco's technology aims to create a continuous recycling loop for difficult-to-recycle materials, utilizing proprietary AI and patented enzymes to break down plastics into monomers [2][4] - The project will include a pre-FEED engineering phase by KBR, with plans for a facility capable of processing 20,000 metric tons of nylon 6,6 annually [3][4] Company Overview - KBR is committed to delivering sustainable technology solutions and has a workforce of approximately 38,000 across over 29 countries [6] - Samsara Eco, founded in 2021, focuses on infinite plastic recycling and has raised over AUD $150 million from various investors, including lululemon and Temasek [8] Technological Innovation - Samsara Eco's enzymatic recycling technology has successfully recycled challenging materials like nylon 6,6 and mixed fibers, contributing to a circular economy [2][4] - The company has already collaborated with brands like lululemon to produce products from recycled materials, including the first enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product [4][8]