This startup recycles food waste and animal manure through anaerobic digestion and composting to produce biofertilizers, biogas, and green CO2. By converting organic waste into valuable resources, the company addresses the issues of waste management and soil degradation in the region.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The accumulation of food waste and animal manure poses significant environmental challenges, including greenhouse gas emissions and soil degradation. Traditional waste management methods often fail to capture the potential value of these organic resources, leading to inefficient resource utilization. Furthermore, the reliance on fossil fuels and synthetic fertilizers contributes to unsustainable agricultural practices.
Solution
Den Magiske Fabrikken addresses these challenges by converting food waste and animal manure into valuable resources through anaerobic digestion and composting. The facility produces biogas, a renewable energy source that replaces fossil fuels in vehicles, and biofertilizer, a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers for agriculture. Additionally, the process generates green CO2, which can be used in greenhouse food production, reducing reliance on fossil-based CO2. By closing the loop on organic waste, Den Magiske Fabrikken minimizes greenhouse gas emissions, promotes soil health, and supports a circular economy. The company has a biogass production capacity of 120 GWh per year and is planning to increase capacity in the coming years.
Target Audience
The primary customers include municipalities and businesses seeking sustainable waste management solutions, farmers looking for alternatives to synthetic fertilizers, and companies in the transportation sector aiming to reduce their carbon footprint by using biogas.
Features
- Anaerobic digestion technology to convert organic waste into biogas and biofertilizer
- Production of biogas that can be used as a direct substitute for fossil fuels in vehicles (both as compressed (CBG) and liquified biogass (LBG))
- Production of biofertilizer that serves as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers, improving soil health and reducing chemical inputs
- Generation of green CO2 for use in greenhouse food production, reducing reliance on fossil-based sources
- ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) certification, ensuring sustainable production methods and waste feedstock
- Pilot greenhouse for demonstrating the use of green CO2 and biofertilizer in food production