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Founded in 2023 by Derk-Jan van Heerden, Aethos aims to enhance aircraft recycling efforts in the aviation industry by bridging gaps with recycling sectors. The nonprofit tackles obstacles like processing carbon-fiber materials, regulatory waste definitions, and battery recycling.

Aethos has initiated projects to handle hexavalent chromium in aluminum and improve recycling technologies for batteries. The foundation seeks industry support to focus on sustainable practices and environmental performance amidst ongoing challenges.