SORR has developed Gyroid Sponge technology that captures hydrocarbons, PFAS, and microplastics from land and water, preventing these pollutants from entering ecosystems. The sponges are reusable, recyclable, and repurposed at the end of their life cycle, promoting a circular economy while minimizing landfill waste.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current methods for removing hydrocarbons, PFAS, and microplastics from the environment are often inefficient, unsustainable, and contribute to landfill waste. These pollutants contaminate ecosystems, posing risks to both environmental and human health.
Solution
SORR offers a granular, open-cell Gyroid Sponge technology designed to capture hydrocarbons, PFAS, and microplastics from various sources, including land, stormwater runoff, and water bodies. The sponge's hydrophobic properties enable fast uptake of pollutants without sinking, boasting a high capacity to absorb over 1000 times its weight in pollutants during its lifecycle. After deployment, the sponges are processed for pollutant recovery, then recycled, reused, or repurposed, minimizing environmental impact and promoting a circular economy with zero landfill waste. SORR's solutions can be deployed as a standalone system or integrated with other remediation approaches, offering both partial and turnkey solutions.
Target Audience
SORR serves environmental agencies, civil engineering firms, marina operators, mining companies, and oil and gas businesses seeking sustainable and efficient pollutant removal solutions.
Features
- Granular open/semi-open cell structure for high pollutant absorption
- Hydrophobic material enables fast uptake of oil without sinking
- Reusable and recyclable with multiple lifecycles
- Adaptable to different use scenarios, including stormwater, marina, civil works, mining, and oceanic solutions
- Can be deployed as enclosed granulate, fragments, or self-supporting mats
- Compatible with AWS Digital Twin for real-time data collection, chemical fingerprinting, and pollution source tracking using AI
- End-of-life processing for 100% environmental sustainability, including reconditioning, reuse, and repurposing into carbon black, hydrogen, and low-emission fuels