EcoBlue

What EcoBlue does

EcoBlue Limited is a Thailand-headquartered plastics recycler founded in 2012 that converts post-consumer and post-industrial PET, HDPE, PP, and LLDPE waste into food-grade and industrial-grade recycled resins. Its core technology combines proprietary 3D Pure (three-dimensional) filtration, Starlinger viscoSTAR solid-state polymerization decontamination, and TOMRA sorting, producing bottle-grade rPET, filament-grade 3D Pure rPET, food-grade rHDPE and rPP, and specialty High IV rPET for strap and monofilament applications. The company holds Thailand-first regulatory credentials including US FDA Letters of No Objection for rPET, rPP, and rHDPE, EFSA approval, Thai FDA approval, GRS, RecyClass, Ocean Bound Plastic, and Sedex certifications, enabling its resins to qualify for global brand-owner food-contact and recycled-content requirements.

The company operates from a manufacturing facility in the Siam Eastern Industrial Park in Rayong, Thailand, with a second state-of-the-art facility announced in August 2021 that scales food-contact rPET capacity to 30,000 tonnes per annum and polyolefins capacity to 10,000 tonnes per annum. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of recycled resin pellets to manufacturers, converters, and brand owners in the consumer products, packaging, and textile/fiber segments, supplemented by service-based custom recycling programs (CircuLiner for PET liner waste, Strap2Strap for closed-loop PET strap recycling, Laminates Recycling Program, and the OceanBlue Plastics Program with blockchain traceability for ocean-bound plastic). Distribution is anchored by channel partnerships with UPM Raflatac (RafCycle) and Avery Dennison, which route hard-to-source PET label liner waste into the Rayong facility, alongside direct enterprise sales and event-driven demand generation through industry conferences and policy advocacy led by Managing Director Pranay Jain.

Name

EcoBlue

Legal name

EcoBlue Limited

Website

https://ecoblue.co.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EcoBlue is a Thailand-based plastics recycler that converts post-consumer and post-industrial PET, HDPE, PP, and LLDPE waste into food-grade and industrial-grade recycled resins sold to global manufacturers, converters, and brand owners in packaging and textile markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recycled Plastic Resins Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Reprocessed Resin & Recycled Polymer Compounding (PCR/PIR Compounds) (IMANAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food-Grade & rPET/rHDPE Recycling (Decontamination/SSP, Bottle-to-Bottle) (EUAIAKAD), Recycled & Reprocessed Polymer Resin Manufacturing (rPET, rPP, rPE; PCR/PIR resins) (IMANAAAH), Recycled Plastic Compounds (PCR/PIR) (IMANABAE)

Keywords

• Recycled PET resin
• Food-grade rPET
• Plastic recycling manufacturer
• Polyolefin recycling
• Circular economy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pluak Daeng

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Recycled Resin Sales (rPET, rHDPE, rPP, rLLDPE): EcoBlue manufactures and sells recycled plastic resins produced from post-consumer and post-industrial waste. Product portfolio includes food-grade rPET (bottle, filament, film, fiber applications), food-grade rHDPE, food-grade rPP, and recycled LLDPE. Products are sold directly to manufacturing organizations, brand owners, and converters with sustainability commitments.
2. Recycling Program Services: EcoBlue partners with manufacturing organizations to develop custom recycling programs for non-standard PET waste. Programs include CircuLiner (PET liner waste recycling), Strap2Strap (closed-loop PET strap recycling), and Laminates Recycling Program. Services include waste collection, processing, and conversion back into usable materials.
3. OceanBlue Plastics Program: One-stop solution for ocean-bound plastic programs, including collection, blockchain traceability, and recycling of mismanaged plastic waste from coastal areas and inadequate waste management systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EcoBlue manufactures and sells recycled plastic resins (rPET, rHDPE, rPP, rLLDPE) derived from post-consumer and post-industrial waste, suitable for food-contact and industrial applications. The company operates branded recycling programs — CircuLiner for PET label liner waste, Strap2Strap for closed-loop PET strap recycling, and the OceanBlue Plastics Program for ocean-bound plastic recovery with blockchain traceability — supplying brand owners, converters, and apparel manufacturers across Southeast Asia and global supply chains.

Product overview

EcoBlue is a Thailand-based plastic recycling company offering a comprehensive portfolio of recycled polymer products under the 3D Pure brand. The product portfolio centers on recycled PET (rPET), recycled polypropylene (rPP), recycled HDPE, and recycled LLDPE materials, all derived from post-consumer and post-industrial waste. Key product lines include Bottle Grade rPET for food-contact packaging applications, 3D Pure rPET with advanced filtration technology for filament and film uses, and Food Grade recycled polymers with FDA approval. The company also operates specialized recycling programs including CircuLiner for PET liner waste, Strap2Strap for closed-loop PET strap recycling, and the OceanBlue Plastics Program for ocean-bound plastic recovery. EcoBlue's products are marketed under sub-brands including 3D Pure (premium filtration technology), OceanBlue (ocean-bound plastic sourced materials), and various application-specific grades. The portfolio serves diverse industries including packaging, textiles, construction, and industrial manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3D Pure: GRS certified rPET range made from 100% post-consumer waste with Three Dimensional filtration technology for superior quality
• OceanBlue
• CircuLiner
• Strap2Strap

Products and services

• rPET for Bottles Bottle Grade recycled PET resin with US FDA Letter of No Objection and Global Recycled Standard certification, suitable for manufacturing bottles for beverages, personal care, cosmetics, and home care applications with up to 100% recycled content.
• 3D Pure rPET for Filament and Film Applications GRS-certified recycled PET resin made from 100% post-consumer waste with proprietary Three Dimensional (3D) Pure Filtration Technology, intended for polyester filament, fiber, and film applications as a replacement for virgin PET.
• rPET for Fiber (Amorphous) Amorphous grade recycled PET resin suitable for fiber applications including dope-dyed fiber, hygiene fibers, and non-woven materials, made from clean industrial PET by-products.
• High IV rPET for Strap Specialty grade rPET with high intrinsic viscosity developed for PET strap and monofilament yarn applications, providing high tensile strength as a substitute for virgin PET resin.
• Food Grade Recycled HDPE from 100% PCR Recycled high density polyethylene with US FDA Letter of No Objection for food contact use, produced from 100% post-consumer waste using de-odorising technology for blow moulded bottles and packaging applications.
• Food Grade Recycled Polypropylene from 100% PCR Recycled polypropylene homopolymer in natural color with US FDA Letter of No Objection, suitable for caps, closures, and packaging applications, produced from 100% post-consumer waste using de-odorising technology.
• Recycled Polypropylene (PP) Compounds High-performance recycled PP compounds for injection moulding and extrusion applications, available in homopolymer, black copolymer, and random copolymer grades with various MFI and impact strength options in multiple colors, GRS certified with 100% recycled content.
• Recycled HDPE Recycled high density polyethylene available in white, grey, and black colors for blow moulding and extrusion applications, produced from 100% post-consumer waste with optional de-odorising.
• Recycled LLDPE Recycled linear low density polyethylene in silver, natural, and white colors for extrusion film applications, produced with GRS-certified 100% post-industrial waste.
• OceanBlue Plastics Program Comprehensive ocean-bound plastic recycling program providing collection, blockchain traceability, and innovative recycling solutions, preventing plastic waste from polluting marine ecosystems by recycling mismanaged plastic waste from coastal areas and inadequate waste management systems.
• CircuLiner Program Recycling solution for PET liner waste generated during label application, diverting filmic liner waste from landfills and incineration and transforming it into useful rPET material for circular economy applications.
• Strap2Strap Program Closed-loop recycling program for PET strap waste that transforms strap waste into high-quality rPET material reusable for PET strap manufacturing, helping organizations meet sustainability goals.
• Laminates Recycling Program Solution for post-industrial laminate waste that brings circularity to packaging waste by recycling and converting it into reusable materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recycled plastics have two-thirds to three-quarters lower CO2 footprint compared to virgin resins
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Avery Dennison CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 April 2019Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) collaborated with EcoBlue to extend its liner recycling program to include PET label liners. EcoBlue recycles PET liner waste collected from converters and brand owners, creating rPET materials. Program began in Thailand with plans to expand across South Asia Pacific region.
• UPM RaflataccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2018EcoBlue is the first RafCycle partner in Thailand. UPM Raflatac expanded its RafCycle recycling solution to Thailand, with EcoBlue recycling PET label liner waste at its Rayong facility. The partnership diverts PET liner waste from landfill and incineration, turning it into rPET materials for circular economy applications. Launched November 16, 2018 in Bangkok.
• CEFLEXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEFLEX is a collaborative project of a European consortium of companies representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging. EcoBlue is a member, contributing to the development of collection, sorting, and reprocessing infrastructure for post-consumer flexible packaging across Europe by 2025.
• StarlingercoreTechnology or IntegrationStarlinger is a technology supplier for EcoBlue's recycling facility. The company provides the viscoSTAR Solid State Polymerization (SSP) equipment used for decontamination in food-grade rPET production, exceeding highest food-grade standards.
• TOMRAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTOMRA is a technology equipment supplier providing equipment for EcoBlue's second state-of-the-art recycling facility in Rayong, Thailand. TOMRA sorting technology is being installed alongside Starlinger equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Indorama Ventures: Thailand-headquartered global PET giant and the world's largest rPET producer with vertically integrated feedstock collection. Directly comparable recycled-resin product portfolio (rPET pellets, food-grade approvals), but at vastly larger scale and geographic footprint than EcoBlue.
• ALPLA: Austrian packaging manufacturer with significant food-grade rPET (ALPLA rPET) operations supplying brand owners. Overlaps with EcoBlue on food-contact recycled PET resin for bottle and packaging applications, but operates as a much broader, vertically integrated packaging group.
• Plastipak Packaging: Global rigid packaging producer with in-house food-grade rPET (Plastipak EcoStar) operations. Comparable recycled-resin capability and food-contact positioning, but embedded inside a much larger preform and bottle manufacturing business.

Direct peers

• PET Recycling Team (PRT): Thailand-based rPET pellet producer serving beverage and packaging customers. Most direct head-to-head competitor in the Thai market, offering comparable food-grade recycled PET resin to brand owners and converters.
• PolyQuest: US-based producer of recycled PET (and rPP) resins serving fiber, strapping, film and bottle applications. Comparable mid-scale, multi-resin recycled-resin business with FDA food-contact positioning similar to EcoBlue's.
• Verdeco Recycling: US rPET pellet producer (formerly associated with CarbonLite assets) supplying food-grade and thermoforming-grade recycled PET. Directly comparable product profile and customer use cases (bottle, tray, fiber).
• CarbonLite: US-based food-grade rPET pellet producer historically supplying major beverage brands. Closely comparable food-contact rPET technology and customer set, though now operating under restructured ownership.
• Envision Plastics: US recycler producing food-grade rPET and recycled HDPE resins. Comparable food-contact approvals and PCR focus to EcoBlue, although with a US-centric footprint rather than Southeast Asian exposure.

Emerging players

• APK AG: German specialty recycler using solvent-based Newcycling technology to produce high-purity recycled polyolefins and PET. Emerging alternative-recycling competitor whose outputs may increasingly overlap with EcoBlue's rHDPE/rPP/rPET portfolio in food-contact and packaging applications.
• Mura Technology: UK-based advanced (chemical) recycler using hydrothermal Catalytic Hydrothermal Reactor tech to convert mixed plastic waste into food-grade outputs. A long-term emerging competitor in food-contact recycled resin that targets the same brand-owner and regulatory space as EcoBlue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ecoblue.ltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecoblue-ltd

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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