Planted Materials, a provider of renewable feedstocks to manufacturers, is in a funding round with plans to use its modular recycling process to turn non-woody waste biomass into chemicals, according to a news release.
By recycling organic waste into tannins, lipids, and cellulose, Planted Materials aims to supply local manufacturers with materials to reduce the Washington State’s carbon emissions by 2% within one year, the release states.
“We’ve spent the past four years analyzing different types of organic waste to identify market-ready materials that will drive the circular economy and help shift global dependence away from fossil fuels,” Noah Belkhous, CEO and co-founder of Planted Materials, said in the release. “Our commercialization plan is designed to help Washington reduce waste and emissions while also supplying companies with the necessary materials to help other manufacturers achieve their own sustainability goals.”
Upon commercialization of the Planted Materials biorefinery, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by capturing biogenetic carbon in manufacturing. Urban areas can especially benefit from the Planted Materials recycling process, as it offers access to renewable materials that do not compete with land use for food production.
“Our recent analytical laboratory trials have validated proof of concept stage technology that is being refined for pilot scale demonstration using non-woody biomass. Through an iterative approach, PM2RP will expand to accommodate a diverse range of inputs which can be seamlessly integrated with existing infrastructure such as waste management/recycling or food processing facilities,” Greg Jenson, CTO and co-founder, said in the release. “At commercial scale operation these advanced biorefineries will be the backbone of the circular economy by employing novel mechanical, chemical, and biochemical technologies.”
