The startup produces industrial green gases, biogas, and green fertilizers through the anaerobic digestion of organic waste, transforming it into valuable resources. This process mitigates greenhouse gas emissions and improves soil health, addressing the issues of waste management and sustainable agriculture.
Funding
$220K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
The accumulation of organic waste poses significant environmental challenges, including greenhouse gas emissions and soil degradation. Traditional waste management practices often fail to capture the potential value of organic materials, leading to resource depletion and pollution.
Solution
Empower leverages anaerobic digestion to transform organic waste into valuable resources, specifically industrial green gases, biogas, and green fertilizers. This process reduces greenhouse gas emissions by capturing methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and converting it into a renewable energy source. The resulting biogas can be used for electricity generation or upgraded to renewable natural gas, while the green fertilizers enhance soil health and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. By diverting organic waste from landfills and creating valuable products, Empower promotes a circular economy and contributes to sustainable agriculture.
Target Audience
Empower targets municipalities, agricultural operations, food processing companies, and other organizations seeking sustainable waste management solutions and renewable energy sources.
Features
- Anaerobic digestion technology for processing a wide range of organic waste streams
- Production of industrial green gases, biogas, and green fertilizers
- Methane capture and conversion to renewable energy
- Nutrient-rich digestate for soil amendment and crop fertilization