About our approach

Transitioning the UK waste sector to a sustainable, circular economy model through commercial rigor and technological innovation.

Our Mission

At-Scale Infrastructure

Katharos is a UK-based waste and recycling infrastructure developer focused on delivering at-scale projects that support the transition to a circular economy.

We specialise in the development of new Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) capacity, helping to address the growing need for modern, efficient recycling infrastructure across the UK. Katharos develops projects that improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and deliver long-term commercial value.

Innovative Solutions

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    Advanced Material Recovery Facilities: Utilizing robotics and AI-based sorting technologies to maximize purity and recovery rates.
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    Pyrolysis & Waste-to-Oil: Integrating proven chemical and mechanical recovery solutions to produce high-value fuels and circular polymers.
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    Energy & Decarbonised Processes: Securing feedstock and energy offtakes to power low-carbon industrial processes.
The Model

The Capital-Efficient Development Model

We manage the full project lifecycle, originating and de-risking projects to ready-to-build stages in partnership with strategic investors and technology providers.

1. Develop & Construct

Originate and develop projects from early-stage sites through to ready-to-build, including site selection, technical design, planning permission, and Environmental Permits from regulators like the Environment Agency.

2. Asset Management

Katharos provides long-term technical, commercial, and financial oversight for its own and partnered assets, focusing on operational performance, strict environmental compliance, and value protection.

3. Partnerships

We collaborate closely with landowners, municipal corporations, local authorities, and institutional capital providers to scale recycling and sustainable infrastructure portfolios quickly.

4. Strategic Alignment

Aligning projects with policies shaping UK waste, such as the "Simpler Recycling" reforms, and supporting municipal goals to recycle 65% of all waste by 2035.