280 Earth manufactures Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems that extract CO2 from the atmosphere, addressing the excess carbon levels that have risen from 280 to 425 parts per million since industrialization. Their facility in The Dalles, Oregon, is designed to capture over 20,000 tons of CO2 annually, contributing to long-term climate improvement and sustainable carbon removal solutions.
Funding
$50M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide has increased from pre-industrial levels of 280 parts per million (ppm) to over 425 ppm, contributing to climate change. Existing carbon removal solutions are insufficient to address this excess of atmospheric CO2.
Solution
280 Earth develops and deploys Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems designed to remove CO2 directly from the atmosphere. These systems aim to reverse the trend of increasing atmospheric CO2 levels by providing a scalable carbon removal solution. The DAC technology captures CO2, and the company is also exploring methods to produce fresh water and utilize waste heat in its processes. 280 Earth's objective is to offer solutions that address the global CO2 imbalance and contribute to improving the climate.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes organizations seeking to offset their carbon emissions, governments implementing climate policies, and entities interested in investing in sustainable carbon removal technologies.
Features
- Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology for extracting CO2 from the atmosphere
- Scalable carbon removal solutions to address climate change
- Systems designed to capture over 20,000 tons of CO2 annually at full buildout per facility
- Potential to produce fresh water as part of the CO2 capture process
- Utilization of waste heat to improve energy efficiency