National Broadcast Highlights Breakthrough Carbon Circularity Technology
ClimateTech start-up Cyclize was featured on the renowned German science programme Lesch’s Kosmos on ZDF in 2022, bringing national visibility to its innovative approach to carbon circularity and sustainable chemistry. The episode “Energie in der Krise – Der ultimative Stresstest” examined alternative pathways in the energy and resource transition, and included a segment on Cyclize’s pioneering plasma technology that transforms mixed plastic waste and CO₂ into synthesis gas, a key feedstock for chemical production.
Showcasing Cyclize’s Plasma Innovation to a Broad Public
In the documentary, viewers were introduced to the potential of non-thermal plasma processes to address the dual challenges of plastic waste and carbon emissions — with a demonstration of a Cyclize prototype that gasifies complex waste and reforms it into a blend of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. This broadcast offered a rare glimpse into cutting-edge research and underscored how scientific innovation can contribute to circular carbon value chains.
Reinforcing Mission and Public Awareness
Being featured on Lesch’s Kosmos provided Cyclize with valuable reach and visibility among a broad German-speaking audience, highlighting the company’s mission to defossilize the chemical industry by replacing fossil carbon feedstocks with recycled waste-derived syngas. The national exposure helped raise awareness of Cyclize’s technology, its role in advancing sustainable industrial practices, and the broader importance of circular economy solutions.
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This is the link to the broadcast. It is entirely captivating, reporting om Cyclize starts at minute 11:00.
About Lesch's Kosmos
Lesch’s Kosmos is a long-running science magazine programme produced by ZDF, one of Germany’s major public broadcasters. Hosted by astrophysicist Professor Harald Lesch, the show explores a wide range of scientific and technological topics—from climate and energy to space and society—and presents them in a clear, engaging and accessible way for a broad audience. Originally broadcast under the Lesch’s Kosmos title from 2014 to 2024, the format has evolved into Terra X Harald Lesch, continuing its mission of making complex science understandable and relevant for everyday life.
