Global Innovation Summit 2025

1–2 Apr 2025 | HANNOVER MESSE, Germany

Cristobal Pollman

CEO

Wasthy UK

London, United Kingdom

7 profile visits

My organisation

Wasthy UK

Wasthy UK

Start-ups and scale-ups

Wasthy is a forward-thinking startup dedicated to combating the escalating issue of plastic pollution through innovative technology. By employing advanced gasification reactor modules, Wasthy transforms plastic waste into clean, renewable energy, including electricity, heat, and green hydrogen. This process not only addresses the environmental hazards posed by plastic waste but also contributes to sustainable energy solutions. The company's core values encompass innovation, empathy for nature, perseverance, teamwork, and transparency. These principles guide Wasthy's mission to create a cleaner and more sustainable future by converting discarded plastics into valuable energy resources. Their state-of-the-art Looper reactor is capable of processing approximately 1.3 million 500cc PET bottles daily, effectively reducing the volume of plastic waste that would otherwise pollute landfills and oceans. Wasthy's technology is versatile, handling a wide range of plastic waste—from hard plastics to PET bottles—and is designed to maximize energy production. The gasification process efficiently removes contaminants, ensuring that the resulting energy is clean and does not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. By converting problematic waste into a valuable resource, Wasthy not only mitigates environmental pollution but also fosters new business models and job creation within local communities. Founded by visionaries Jorge Catalán and Cristóbal Pollman, Wasthy operates on the belief that plastic, often deemed a scourge to humanity, can be repurposed into something beneficial. Their commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable innovation positions Wasthy as a meaningful cause, striving to transform the way the world addresses plastic waste and energy production.
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About me

Cristóbal Pollman is the CEO of Wasthy, a UK-based clean-tech venture developing plastic-to-hydrogen and advanced decarbonisation solutions for industrial, mining, maritime, and remote-community applications. Wasthy’s technology transforms hard-to-treat plastic waste into clean syngas and low-carbon hydrogen, supporting Europe’s transition to resilient, circular and decentralised energy systems.

With more than 20 years of international experience in infrastructure, energy transition, and digital transformation, Cristóbal specialises in taking innovation from concept to commercial scale. He has led multi-market projects across the UK, Europe, and Latin America, integrating advanced technologies into high-impact industrial and public-sector programmes.

Before leading Wasthy, Cristóbal held senior roles in infrastructure development, PPP/PFI advisory, and digital asset transformation. At KPMG UK, he led InfraTech solutions, helping clients adopt operational-efficiency and sustainability-driven technologies. He previously contributed to major TOD and transport modernisation projects in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile and Lima, unlocking new revenue models and enhancing long-term asset value.

Cristóbal is also a Trustee at Canning House, strengthening UK–Latin America commercial and innovation ties. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering, an MSc in Business & Management (Finance), and a Diploma in the Digital Economy.

I'm attending the Horizon Europe: EIC Info Day UK to explore cross-border partnerships for scaling clean-tech solutions, R&D collaboration, and the deployment of innovative waste-to-energy systems aligned with EU climate, hydrogen, and materials-circularity priorities.

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