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Waste-to-Resource

Waste-to-Resource Waste-to-Resource

OUR SYSTEMS

A Flexible Framework

Designed To Scale

Our Waste-to-Resource systems are designed to scale. Each system is modular, financeable, and adaptable—built to meet local needs while maintaining global standards for performance and sustainability. The same core framework can be replicated anywhere in the world, without being locked into a single governance or ownership model. 

The Core Framework

Every installation starts with the same reliable foundation:

  • Feedstock flexibility — capable of processing municipal waste, biosolids, agricultural residues, animal and fish processing waste, including bedding and manure, or forestry slash.
  • Closed-loop operation — converting mixed waste streams into valuable outputs such as biochar, renewable energy, and clean byproducts.
  • Proven engineering — designed for continuous, safe operation with measurable environmental and economic impact.

Expandable By Design

Our framework is modular. Additional technologies can be added to enhance performance or create new

  • CHP/Gensets for on-site electricity generation using recovered syngas.
  • Algae cultivation systems for CO₂ capture, water polishing, and high-value biomass.
  • Greenhouses or vertical farms to use recovered heat and nutrients for food production.
  • Water treatment and reuse modules to close the loop on wastewater.
  • Smart controls and monitoring for data-driven optimization and remote management.

Each addition strengthens the circular ecosystem—expanding what’s possible within the same footprint.

How It Works: System Building Blocks

Integrated BioReactor

Integrated BioReactor

Integrated BioReactor

Converts organic waste into biochar, bio-oil, and syngas—producing energy and stable carbon that endures for millennia.

Anaerobic Digestion

Integrated BioReactor

Integrated BioReactor

Breaks down organic matter without oxygen to generate renewable biogas and nutrient-rich digestate.

Hydrolyzer

Integrated BioReactor

Algae System

Breaks down tough agricultural waste to improve bioreactor processing efficiency and energy yield.

Algae System

Activated Carbon Furnace

Algae System

Cultivates algae that absorb CO₂ and produce high-value oils, proteins, and bio-based materials.

Composter

Activated Carbon Furnace

Activated Carbon Furnace

Accelerates natural decomposition to create clean, odor-free organic fertilizer from food and green waste.

Activated Carbon Furnace

Activated Carbon Furnace

Activated Carbon Furnace

High-temperature activation turns biochar into activated carbon for filtration, purification, and advanced material applications.

CHP Unit

Vertical Greenhouse

Thermal Storage

Uses gas from the bioreactor or AD to generate onsite power and heat, closing the loop on energy self-sufficiency.

Thermal Storage

Vertical Greenhouse

Thermal Storage

Stores excess heat underground for later use—balancing energy supply and demand across seasons.

Vertical Greenhouse

Vertical Greenhouse

Vertical Greenhouse

Grows food year-round using recovered heat, light, and nutrients from the waste-to-resource process.

Feedstock: Built to Handle Real-World Waste Streams

The raw organic material used as system inputs for producing energy, fuels, and carbon products.

High Biochar Yield (Carbon-Rich Feedstocks)

Best for producing stable, high-quality biochar that sequesters carbon for millennia and improves soil structure.

  1. Forestry and Wood Waste – dense lignin content with high fixed carbon, low ash.
  2. Agricultural Residues – especially rice husk, coconut shell, and nut shells.
  3. Energy Crops and Regenerative Biomass – e.g., miscanthus, bamboo, switchgrass.
  4. Animal and Aquaculture Waste – adds minerals and nutrients, but has a higher ash content.

High Energy / Syngas Output (Volatile-Rich Feedstocks)

Best for power generation or liquid fuels due to high volatile matter and energy density.

  1. Food and Organic Municipal Waste – high volatile matter → strong gas and oil fractions.
  2. Sewage and Biosolids – moderate syngas yield, energy-dense when dewatered; requires emission controls. Converts dewatered biosolids — even those containing PFAS — into clean energy and organic carbon products.
  3. Industrial Byproducts – depending on their origin, can produce a steady syngas flow when moisture is properly managed.
  4. Agricultural Residues – dual-purpose; balance between energy yield and char output.

Balanced Feedstocks (Good Biochar + Energy)

Ideal for systems designed to co-optimize soil products and renewable energy.

  • Coconut shells, rice husks, and nut shells – excellent for both energy and long-lasting biochar.
  • Wood chips blended with food waste – stabilizes moisture and boosts both char and gas yields.
  • Dried biosolids mixed with lignocellulosic waste – blends nutrient-rich biosolids with crop waste to enhance energy recovery while fully destroying PFAS and other toxins, producing safe, carbon-rich soil amendments.

Why It Scales

Every community and industry faces different waste challenges, but the foundation remains the same.
Our systems are built to adapt in scale, configuration, and application—using the same core technology platform to deliver reliable results anywhere in the world.

Each installation is tailored to local feedstocks, energy requirements, and environmental conditions. Systems can operate on or off grid, stand alone, or link into regional networks.

Examples:

  • A coastal hub processing fish waste and biosolids, producing renewable energy and soil enhancers for nearby farms.
  • An agricultural region using residues and manure as feedstock, generating biochar and power for local processing facilities.
  • A remote or island community combining municipal waste and forestry slash to produce clean energy and reduce landfill dependency.
  • An industrial park integrating waste treatment, power generation, and algae systems for carbon capture and internal reuse.

Why it works:

  • One foundation, many configurations. The core system stays constant; add-ons adjust to the opportunity.
  • Replicable anywhere. The same system serves small villages, agricultural belts, or industrial zones.
  • On or off grid. Flexible power integration supports independent or networked operation.
  • Strong returns. Efficient design and local resource use translate into long-term value.

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