Rhea's Factory

Rhea's Factory is a private Berkeley, California-based biotechnology company developing AI-designed enzymes and integrated biocatalytic processes to recycle contaminated plastic and textile waste into virgin-quality molecular building blocks. The company focuses on enzymatic depolymerization of difficult plastic streams, including polyester and mixed or layered materials, using proprietary enzyme blends, machine-learning-guided design, and process engineering. Its platform aims to enable circular manufacturing by converting waste into monomers that can be fed back into new production. Rhea's Factory appears to be an early-stage industrial biotech company rather than a healthcare or therapeutics developer. As of 2026, it remains privately held and has been publicly recognized through accelerators and innovation awards, including the 2026 Global Change Award.