Nick Spina
Founder & CEO
Innovation, Tech, Entrepreneur
London, Ontario, Canada
Listen to Nick’s Podcast!
Nick Spina is not just another founder in the cleantech space — he’s leading a company with the potential to rewrite the future of recycling. As the CEO of Denovia, Nick and his team have developed game-changing depolymerization technology that can turn plastic waste back into its chemical building blocks in just minutes.
Most people know plastics are a problem, but few understand the science behind why recycling hasn’t solved it. Nick explains complex issues in a way that’s accessible, inspiring, and hopeful, while also grounding the conversation in real-world solutions. His story resonates because it combines:
- Urgency – The world is drowning in plastic, and traditional recycling is failing.
- Innovation – Denovia’s process is fast, efficient, and low-carbon, making it economically pragmatic.
- Vision – A circular plastics economy that reduces reliance on fossil fuels and redefines how industries use materials.
- Action – Denovia isn’t just talking about solutions; it’s piloting real-world systems like the Ark demo unit in Vancouver.
Denovia:
Denovia Labs is a pioneering leader in the field of sustainable plastic waste management. Denovia’s mission is to transform the way the world handles plastic waste through innovative upcycling technologies. Utilizing their proprietary hydrolysis-based depolymerization process, Denovia reverts plastic waste into its original chemical building blocks, allowing for the creation of high-quality, reusable materials. Committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, Denovia Labs collaborates with industry giants and strategic partners to drive the global transition towards a circular economy, minimizing waste and maximizing the reuse of plastic materials.
Nick Spina is also featured on our premiere Features Page, and you can read the Podcast Interview Transcript.
