Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with over 400 million tons produced annually and much of it rapidly discarded. Due to their long lifetimes and resistance to degradation, plastics accumulate in landfills and ecosystems, posing serious ecological and societal risks. Existing mechanical recycling technologies often generate lower-quality materials and lack economic feasibility, underscoring the need for transformative approaches. At the core of our institute’s research is the pursuit of sustainable, circular solutions for plastic waste. We aim to revolutionize the lifecycle of plastics through the development of innovative chemical strategies that enable their conversion into higher-value products. Our interdisciplinary teams are advancing both organometallic and metal-free systems capable of selective degradation and depolymerization of plastic materials. These cutting-edge methodologies are designed to recover valuable monomers and synthesize functional chemicals from waste plastics, supporting a circular economy model and reducing environmental impact. By integrating expertise in catalysis, and sustainability chemistry we are committed to shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future, where plastic materials are part of a closed-loop system and contribute positively to the global effort to reduce carbon emissions and resource consumption.