LabCycle secures £430K to commercialise lab plastic recycling system and cut incineration waste
UK-based startup LabCycle has received £180,000 in funding from the British Design Fund (BDF) to support the development of what it calls the 'world's first' AutoDecon system, designed to safely recyc... LabCycle is developing AutoDecon technology to recycle contaminated laboratory plastics into high-grade materials, helping laboratories reduce emissions and move towards a circular economy. Deeptech LabCycle secures £430K to commercialise lab plastic recycling system and cut incineration waste LabCycle is developing AutoDecon technology to recycle contaminated laboratory plastics into high-grade materials, helping laboratories reduce emissions and move towards a circular economy.
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- Cate Lawrence 2 hours ago Share Share Send email Copy link UK-based startup LabCycle has received £180,000 in funding from the British Design Fund (BDF) to support the development of what it calls the 'world's first' AutoDecon system, designed to safely recycle contaminated laboratory plastics into high‑grade resources without high heat or pressure.
The investment is part of a broader funding round, alongside a £250,000 Innovate UK Investment Partnership grant awarded in collaboration with BDF.
- As regulatory and institutional pressure mounts to meet net‑zero targets, laboratories are being asked to reduce their environmental impact without compromising safety, performance or cost - a challenge existing waste systems were never designed to meet.
It was while studying for her PhD at the University of Bath that Dr Helen Liang, co‑founder of LabCycle, set out to tackle the problem.
- Our mission at LabCycle is to build a truly circular economy, and AutoDecon is designed to make that possible, with the potential to reduce carbon emissions significantly compared to current incineration practices.
The funding will enable us to progress into a phase of focused execution as we scale our operations to meet growing demand across the sector.
- We're pleased to support the team as they take this next step in their journey.
" LabCycle currently operates under commercial contracts with the NHS, private companies and universities, supporting organisations to transition away from incineration.
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- #UK-based startup LabCycle has received £180,000 in funding from the British Design Fund (BDF) to support the development of what it calls the 'world's first' AutoDecon system, designed to safely recyc...
- #Cate Lawrence 2 hours ago Share Share Send email Copy link UK-based startup LabCycle has received £180,000 in funding from the British Design Fund (BDF) to support the development of what it calls the 'world's first' AutoDecon system, designed to safely recycle contaminated laboratory plastics into high‑grade resources without high heat or pressure.
- #The investment is part of a broader funding round, alongside a £250,000 Innovate UK Investment Partnership grant awarded in collaboration with BDF.
- #5 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated by research and healthcare laboratories globally, with the majority incinerated.
LabCycle is developing AutoDecon technology to recycle contaminated laboratory plastics into high-grade materials, helping laboratories reduce emissions and move towards a circular economy. Deeptech LabCycle secures £430K to commercialise lab plastic recycling system and cut incineration waste LabCycle is developing AutoDecon technology to recycle contaminated laboratory plastics into high-grade materials, helping laboratories reduce emissions and move towards a circular economy. Cate Lawrence 2 hours ago Share Share Send email Copy link UK-based startup LabCycle has received £180,000 in funding from the British Design Fund (BDF) to support the development of what it calls the 'world's first' AutoDecon system, designed to safely recycle contaminated laboratory plastics into high‑grade resources without high heat or pressure.
The investment is part of a broader funding round, alongside a £250,000 Innovate UK Investment Partnership grant awarded in collaboration with BDF. 5 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated by research and healthcare laboratories globally, with the majority incinerated. This practice produces carbon emissions equivalent to 23 million cars annually and permanently destroys high‑grade plastics designed for precision science.
As regulatory and institutional pressure mounts to meet net‑zero targets, laboratories are being asked to reduce their environmental impact without compromising safety, performance or cost - a challenge existing waste systems were never designed to meet. It was while studying for her PhD at the University of Bath that Dr Helen Liang, co‑founder of LabCycle, set out to tackle the problem. Her vision was to turn single‑use lab plastic waste into new lab equipment, creating a circular economy and reducing the volume of plastic waste generated by the scientific and biomedical sectors.
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