Halifax-based Sustane Technologies, a leader in clean technology, has been awarded a CA$950,000 grant by the Canadian federal government. This funding will support Sustane’s efforts in municipal solid-waste diversion and repurposing at its Chester, Nova Scotia facility.
The company’s innovative technology can recover and reuse up to 90% of curb-side garbage, turning it into valuable products like synthetic naphtha fuel and organic fertilizer.
Pioneering Waste Repurposing Technology
Sustane Technologies utilizes a patented process to remove non-organic materials from household waste, converting it into synthetic naphtha fuel, diesel, and a low-carbon fertilizer known as GroBoost. This fertilizer, certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fertilizers.
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Significant Environmental Impact
The company’s operations significantly reduce carbon emissions, with each tonne of processed garbage cutting two to three tonnes of CO2 emissions. Sustane’s facility can recycle 70,000 tonnes of waste annually, equivalent to eliminating 216,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases—akin to taking 50,000 cars off the road and reducing Chester’s carbon footprint by nearly 10%.
Expanding Partnerships and Global Reach
The grant will also enable Sustane to develop and market its synthetic naphtha fuel made from end-of-life plastics, potentially replacing fossil fuels in petrochemical processes. Sustane is working with international plastics manufacturers and other municipalities to expand its waste diversion model. The company recently partnered with Alberta’s County of Wetaskiwin and Washington State in the US to explore further opportunities for waste management innovation.
With this substantial grant, Sustane Technologies is set to enhance its groundbreaking work in transforming waste into valuable resources, contributing to a more sustainable future.
