Freepoint Eco-Systems and Source One Partner to Strengthen Pyrolysis Infrastructure in Europe

Freepoint Eco-Systems International Ltd (Freepoint Eco-Systems) and Source One GmbH (Source One) have signed a long-term collaboration agreement to develop multiple pretreatment facilities for processing waste streams such as post-consumer recycled (PCR) material in order to support the growth of pyrolysis infrastructure across Europe.

Under the agreement, Freepoint Eco-Systems plans to build a network of pretreatment facilities in major European markets, with Source One serving as the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor. These facilities will convert mixed plastic waste into high-quality feedstock suitable for both advanced and mechanical recycling.

Source One has developed a high-standard pretreatment concept proven at commercial scale, with feedstock production capacity capable of meeting pyrolysis and mechanical processing requirements. Designed to process complex waste streams such as mixed plastic packaging and flexible films, the system reduces energy consumption and environmental impact while setting a new benchmark for quality, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Jacco de Haas, Head of Recycling Europe at Freepoint Eco-Systems, commented on the collaboration:
"This partnership marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration focused on unlocking the value in plastic waste. By combining our feedstock strategy with Source One's best-in-class pretreatment platform, we are building the critical infrastructure that will enable pyrolysis to scale commercially and competitively."

The planned collaboration aligns with Freepoint Eco-Systems' objective to become a leading feedstock supplier for advanced recycling in Europe. Material from these facilities will feed the company's own pyrolysis plants and support other upgrade initiatives across the continent.

Kai Hoyer, founder and CEO of Source One GmbH, commented on the collaboration as follows:
"The partnership with Freepoint Eco-Systems provides the critical capacity needed to enable resource-efficient plastic use across Europe. By leveraging state-of-the-art recycling technologies, we are accelerating high-quality recovery and reuse of plastics, advancing the circular economy."

The agreement provides infrastructure aligned with the Green Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan and Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which aim to increase the use of recycled content in plastic packaging across Europe. This collaboration, which seeks to address critical bottlenecks in the plastic value chain, aims to strengthen material recovery while ensuring responsible use of plastic resources across Europe.

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