Our Impact

Economic Objectives

Reduce production costs for Tier 1 companies, increase efficiency in the use of plastic materials, and minimize industrial waste, helping to strengthen the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in the U.S.

Social Impact

Engage and empower underrepresented communities that usually take on manufacturing roles. Create employment opportunities and promote leadership and scientific education, inspiring new generations to pursue careers in technology and industry independently of background and gender.

Environmental Goals

Promote the recovery and reuse of plastics in the industry, reducing dependence on imported raw materials and leading the shift toward a model of sustainability and circular economy in our country.

By the Numbers

$3.4B

Global market in automotive plastic scrap (TAM)

$100M

Hyphae’s initial addressable market in North America (SOM)

15–90%

Scrap rates per facility for complex parts like seals and trims

Up to $5.50/kg

Cost of virgin high-performance plastic that’s often landfilled after one use

1 Machine Learning Engine

Recommends custom additive blends for restoring degraded plastics

1 Compact Unit

Grinds, homogenizes, and pelletizes — all at the customer’s facility

$184,000/year

Full-year lease of our reprocessing unit

$0.55/kg

Additive refill cost after 15 tons/month

+$1M/year

Value unlocked per facility by reducing raw material waste and rejects

Up to 2.5 tons CO₂ saved

Per ton of plastic reprocessed vs. producing new virgin material*

0 shipping emissions

Onsite recovery avoids additional transport, drying, or offsite recycling

*Source: U.S. DOE Industrial Efficiency Program estimates