WAS Co develops sustainable building materials by transforming plastic, construction, and mining waste into low-emission alternatives with enhanced mechanical properties. This approach addresses the environmental impact of the mining and cement industries while providing cost-competitive solutions for construction projects.
Funding
$100K 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 construction and mining industries generate significant amounts of waste, while traditional building materials like cement contribute heavily to carbon emissions. Current construction practices lack sustainable alternatives that can effectively utilize waste materials and reduce environmental impact.
Solution
WAS Co. addresses these challenges by developing sustainable building materials from transformed plastic, construction, and mining waste. These low-emission alternatives offer enhanced mechanical properties and provide a cost-competitive solution for construction projects. By using recycled polymers and non-toxic minerals, WAS Co. reduces reliance on traditional, environmentally damaging materials and promotes a circular economy within the construction sector. Their materials can be used in a lego-type construction system that reduces construction costs and construction time.
Target Audience
WAS Co.'s primary customers include construction companies, government entities, and businesses seeking sustainable and cost-effective building materials, as well as the mining and cement industries looking to meet environmental objectives.
Features
- Utilizes plastic (PET, PP, HDPE), construction, and mining waste as primary input materials.
- Produces low-emission building materials with enhanced mechanical properties.
- Offers a cost-competitive alternative to traditional cement-based materials.
- Reduces construction times with a lego-type construction system.
- Reduces CO2 emissions by 21 tons per house.
- Reduces water usage by 35 tons per house compared to conventional construction.
- Products are certified by the Solar Impulse Foundation for high environmental impact.