We are the experts behind the science of cigarette waste recycling
Our history
It all started with a question:
There are so many cigarette butts polluting the world, will it be possible to do something with them and reduce their impact?


Since 2017, IMEKO® has been a pioneer in sustainable solutions for cigarette butts.
Valery and Germán, chemists committed to science and the environment, created a revolutionary process to make cigarette butts completely recyclable and recover the plastic from its filter. With Jennifer, from the business world and passionate about sustainability, the founding team began their mission: cleanse the world of cigarette butts. Later, Felipe joined the team, contributing his industrial vision and forming the production department, giving the company even more shape.
Currently, IMEKO® is a Certified B Corp and part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation community, reflecting its commitment to innovation, circular economy and social responsibility.
IMEKO® is a young team, with a passion for science and wanting to improve the world by recovering
one cigarette butt at a time.
Mission
They have believed in us
2018 - 2019

PUCV, DIE

Start-Up Chile, TSF

Huella, Start-Up Chile
2020 - 2021

Accelerated by Mujeres Empresarias and ImagineLab

Avonni award finalists

Accelerated by The Nex Web (Global Acceleration Program)
Partners
