ECONWARD Tech Spotlight

Sophie Leone • September 24, 2024

ECONWARD Tech at its core is a research and development company that is dedicated to decarbonization, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction, environmental protection, increased recycling rates, and more. With Head Quarter locations in Spain and the United States, ECONWARD Tech has been able to achieve a broad reach as well impressive certifications related to UN Sustainable Development Goals and quality certifications. 


ECONWARD Tech uses a one-of a kind patented technology that processes organic waste to produce biomass that has multiple certified uses. This equipment, BIOMAK®, applies a thermal hydrolysis process which changes the chemical and physical properties of the waste that is fed into it. This is a highly efficient piece of equipment that can treat 8 metric tons of waste per hour. The implementation of their technology in a waste treatment plant can prevent the emission of 10,000 tons of GHG’s. 


"We are pleased to join NERC as a supporting advisory member. We believe that organics recycling is key to reducing methane emissions. As more jurisdictions implement organics diversion programs, the level of contamination in the organic solid waste stream will increase. We created BIOMAK specifically to capture the organics from a solid waste stream."


 We look forward to working with ECONWARD Tech and assist in their growth and expansion in any way we can. 


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