FAQs
Straight answers about who we are, what we do, and our impact.
FAQs
Straight answers about who we are, what we do, and our impact.
FAQs
Straight answers about who we are, what we do, and our impact.
Technology
What technology is used at ONE. BALI?
ONE. BALI deploys advanced recycling technology developed and operated by Corsair Group, a global leader in pyrolysis-based plastic recycling. ONE. BALI acts as the local project partner, delivering this proven technology within Bali in alignment with local conditions, regulations, and community needs.
What is pyrolysis and how does it work?
Pyrolysis is a controlled thermal process that melts plastic waste in an oxygen-free environment. The plastic is not burned. Instead, it is broken down into gases and liquids, which are then condensed into reusable circular products such as pyrolysis oil.
Is this the same as incineration or burning plastic?
No. Pyrolysis is fundamentally different from incineration or waste-to-energy. There is no open burning and no combustion. The process relies on melting plastic in sealed reactors, preventing the formation of harmful by-products associated with burning.
What are pyrolysis reactors?
Pyrolysis reactors are enclosed industrial units designed to safely heat plastic materials without oxygen. The reactors precisely control temperature and pressure, allowing plastics to be converted into usable outputs while maintaining strict environmental and safety standards.
How much electricity does the process use?
Very little external electricity is required. Once operational, the system is largely self-powered. Gases released during the melting process are captured and reused to power the reactors, significantly reducing reliance on external energy sources.
Is the technology proven at industrial scale?
Yes. Corsair Group’s technology is already operating at industrial scale, with multiple facilities in operation globally and additional projects in development across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
Is the process safe for people and the environment?
The technology is engineered to operate within strict environmental and safety parameters. Emissions are controlled and monitored, and the closed-loop system is designed to minimise environmental impact while delivering significant waste reduction benefits.
Product & Outputs
What is produced through the recycling process?
The primary output is advanced pyrolysis oil, a circular feedstock derived from plastic waste. This oil can be used by industry as an alternative to virgin fossil-based inputs, supporting circular manufacturing and resource efficiency.
How is the Bali facility structured?
ONE. BALI and Corsair Group are building a purpose-built industrial factory designed to house up to 20 pyrolysis reactors. Each reactor operates within a controlled, closed-loop system, allowing the facility to scale efficiently while maintaining environmental and operational standards.
How much plastic can the facility process?
At full capacity, the Bali factory can process up to 48,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year, delivering meaningful industrial-scale impact for Bali and surrounding regions.
How much circular product does this produce?
At full operation, the facility is expected to produce approximately 24 million litres of advanced pyrolysis oil per year, transforming plastic waste into valuable circular resources rather than landfill or environmental pollution.
What types of plastic can be processed?
The technology is designed to process hard-to-recycle plastics including HDPE, PE, and PP. These materials are widely used but are extremely difficult or impossible to recycle through conventional mechanical recycling.
Who uses the end products?
The advanced pyrolysis oil is supplied into established global petrochemical value chains, including major international companies such as Shell, where it is reused as a circular raw material within existing manufacturing processes.
How does this support a circular economy?
By converting hard-to-recycle plastics into reusable industrial feedstocks, the process reduces dependence on virgin materials and keeps plastics in productive use as 100% recycled inputs, closing the loop.
Policy & Global Context
How does ONE. BALI align with global policy and regulatory shifts?
Globally, waste policy is shifting toward Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring manufacturers to manage plastic materials across their full lifecycle. Governments are also introducing minimum recycled-content requirements, with penalties for non-compliance. These policies are accelerating demand for high-quality circular feedstocks while restrictions on waste exports place responsibility on countries to process waste domestically.
Why is this important now for Bali and Indonesia?
Bali is at a critical inflection point. The Suwung Landfill has officially closed, and several other landfill sites are at or beyond capacity. As a result, waste has been displaced rather than resolved, with illegal dumping emerging across the island. These conditions create an urgent need for scalable, compliant, in-country waste processing infrastructure to manage both ongoing and legacy waste.
Why is advanced recycling needed alongside traditional recycling?
Mechanical recycling alone cannot address mixed, contaminated, or low-value plastics. Advanced recycling enables these materials to be processed responsibly and reintroduced into industrial supply chains rather than discarded.
How does this support global sustainability goals?
By keeping plastic waste in productive use, supporting recycled-content mandates, and reducing environmental leakage, ONE. BALI contributes to global circular economy and responsible resource management objectives referenced by international institutions such as the United Nations.
Environmental & Community Impact.
How does ONE. BALI benefit the local community?
ONE. BALI creates long-term economic empowerment by working with existing waste picker networks and recycling organisations. The project formalises value chains, improves safety conditions, and supports more stable and higher income opportunities, alongside training and education programmes.
Will this reduce plastic pollution in Bali?
Yes. By processing plastic locally at industrial scale, ONE. BALI reduces waste sent to landfills, informal dumping sites, and the natural environment, helping protect land, waterways, and marine ecosystems.
Does ONE. BALI work with existing waste collection and recycling networks?
Yes. The project is designed to integrate with existing systems, strengthening capacity where infrastructure is stretched and providing solutions for materials that cannot be absorbed by current networks.
Will the project create local jobs?
Yes. ONE. BALI is expected to create up to 100 local jobs across operations, maintenance, logistics, administration, and support services, with a focus on long-term employment and skills development.
How does the project respect Bali’s environmental and cultural context?
ONE. BALI is founded on the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, the principle of harmony between people, spirit, and nature. This philosophy guides decision-making, partnerships, and project development, with deep respect for Bali’s ceremonial, spiritual, and environmental traditions.
How does this support Bali’s long-term sustainability?
By addressing hard-to-recycle plastics, reducing landfill pressure, and strengthening local processing capacity, ONE. BALI contributes to a more resilient and regenerative future for the island.
Company & Governance
Who is behind ONE. BALI?
ONE. BALI is delivered through a locally registered Indonesian management company, PT. One Bali Impact, bringing expertise across large-scale project development, sustainability and impact, finance, government relations, infrastructure delivery, and strategic communications.
What is ONE. BALI’s role in the project?
ONE. BALI acts as the local project developer and management partner, responsible for land, permitting, local partnerships, community engagement, government relations, feedstock collection, and alignment with Bali’s environmental and cultural context.
What is the operating structure of the factory?
The operating company is a joint venture between PT. One Bali Impact and Corsair Asia Holding Co. Ltd., established as PT. Corsair One Impact. This ensures alignment between local stewardship and global technical expertise.
Is there an international parent company?
Yes. PT. One Bali Impact is backed by ONE. WORLD HOLDING ADGM, an international parent entity registered in Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM), governed by English common law and international governance standards.
How is the project governed?
ONE. BALI is governed by a Board of Directors providing strategic oversight and accountability. The joint venture operating company has its own Board, ensuring appropriate oversight of operations, compliance, and risk management.
What standards and certifications does the project align with?
The project aligns with internationally recognised sustainability and traceability frameworks, including ISCC standards, supporting responsible sourcing, circularity, and compliance across the value chain.
How is transparency maintained as the project progresses?
Transparency is supported through governance structures, board oversight, and ONE. TRACE, a digital traceability and reporting platform monitoring material flows, operational performance, outputs, and impact metrics across the value chain.