The startup operates an environmental platform that converts plastic waste into hydrogen energy through thermal processing technologies. This approach addresses the issue of plastic waste disposal while generating a clean energy source, enabling communities and companies to enhance their waste management systems and achieve zero emissions.
Funding
$500K 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 end-of-life tires poses a significant environmental challenge, with millions of tons discarded annually, leading to landfill overflow, harmful emissions from burning, and the waste of valuable resources. Traditional disposal methods fail to capture the potential of these tires as a source of renewable materials and energy.
Solution
FusionOne Energy Corp. offers an advanced recycling solution that transforms waste tires into renewable resources through thermal decomposition technology. Their FusionTire™ system processes end-of-life tires, diverting them from landfills and harmful incineration practices. The system recovers valuable materials, including renewable oils, recovered carbon black (rCB), and hydrogen-rich syngas, which can be further refined into fuel-cell-grade hydrogen or used for clean electricity generation. This approach promotes a circular economy by providing sustainable alternatives to fossil-fuel-based products and reducing reliance on virgin materials. The modular design of the FusionTire™ system allows for scalable deployment, adapting to local waste tire volumes and minimizing infrastructure requirements.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes waste management companies, tire manufacturers, energy producers, and municipalities seeking sustainable solutions for end-of-life tire processing and renewable resource generation.
Features
- Proprietary FusionTire™ reactor optimized for thermal efficiency and low emissions
- Production of high-quality recovered carbon black (rCB) meeting or exceeding ASTM standards
- Generation of renewable oils suitable as feedstock for various industrial processes
- Production of hydrogen-rich syngas that can be reformed into fuel-cell-grade hydrogen
- Modular system design for scalable deployment and decentralized processing
- Integrated carbon capture and utilization contracts for minimized emissions
- Pre-commercialization pilot system with proven consistent outputs and reliable capability since 2018
- Ability to process millions of end-of-life tires annually