E17. Turning Sewage Into Carbon Gold: How One Company Turns 10 Tons of Waste Into 1 Ton of Profit

What if the waste your city pays thousands to dispose of could actually make money instead? In this episode, we explore how Bioforcetech has revolutionized biosolids management by transforming sewage waste into valuable carbon materials.

Garrett Benisch, Material Development Lead at Bioforcetech, reveals how their innovative two-step process uses bacterial heat and pyrolysis technology to convert 10 tons of wet biosolids into 1 ton of profitable carbon material – while destroying harmful forever chemicals (PFAS) and reducing energy consumption by 70%.

You’ll discover:

• How cities are turning $1000 waste disposal costs into $30 profit opportunities
• The science behind bacterial drying that mimics your compost pile
• Why pyrolysis destroys contaminants while creating valuable carbon
• How this “carbon gold” replaces toxic materials in concrete and manufacturing
• The massive environmental impact: avoiding 24 tons of CO2 per ton produced

Why this matters: With biosolids production happening everywhere humans live, this technology offers a scalable solution to waste management costs while addressing climate change. Currently operating in 50+ locations across Italy and the USA, this approach transforms one of society’s biggest disposal challenges into a profitable, environmentally beneficial process.

Perfect for municipal leaders, sustainability professionals, waste management operators, green technology investors, and anyone interested in circular economy solutions that deliver real results.

Guest: Garrett Benisch combines industrial design expertise with hands-on waste transformation experience. His journey from conceptual sewage-based ink designs to commercial-scale biosolids processing offers unique insights into turning society’s waste taboos into valuable resources.

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