The startup operates a landfill mining company that utilizes multi-step segregation, treatment, and recycling processes to manage legacy waste. By extracting valuable materials from landfills, the company addresses the environmental impact of accumulated refuse and promotes sustainable waste management practices.
Funding
$12.3M 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
Accumulated waste in landfills poses significant environmental challenges, including soil and water contamination, greenhouse gas emissions, and public health hazards. Traditional waste management practices often fail to recover valuable resources from legacy waste, leading to inefficient land use and resource depletion. The increasing volume of municipal solid waste (MSW) exacerbates these problems, requiring innovative solutions for sustainable waste management.
Solution
Zigma employs integrated landfill mining techniques to remediate legacy waste sites and recover valuable materials. Their multi-stage process involves excavating, segregating, and treating landfill waste to extract recyclable commodities such as plastics, metals, and aggregates. The company's approach reduces the environmental impact of landfills by decreasing methane emissions, minimizing land usage, and preventing soil and water pollution. By transforming waste into usable resources, Zigma promotes a circular economy and contributes to sustainable waste management practices.
Target Audience
Zigma's primary customers include municipal corporations, government agencies, and private entities responsible for waste management and landfill remediation.
Features
- Excavation and screening of legacy waste using specialized equipment
- Multi-step segregation process to separate recyclable materials from inert waste
- Advanced treatment technologies to process and refine recovered materials
- Production of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) from non-recyclable waste fractions
- Reclamation of landfill space for alternative uses
- Real-time monitoring and data analysis to optimize material recovery rates
- Compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards