Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Recovery and Side Stream Valorization
Ever wondered how to tackle contaminated soil, water, or air without relying on harsh chemicals? Enter Avecom’s innovative approach: using living micro-organisms to bring environments back to their natural, safe state. It’s an ecological win-win — good for business, great for nature. This Belgian-based expert in Microbial Resource Management, founded in 1995 by emeritus professor Willy Verstraete as a spin-out from the University of Ghent, has been steering and optimizing microbial and environmental processes for decades. With fully equipped labs and pilot facilities, Avecom scales innovations from lab to commercial projects, holding several patents along the way.
Main Benefits of Avecom’s Microbial Solutions
What makes Avecom stand out? Here’s a quick snapshot:
- Over 30 years of experience delivering results worldwide
- Expertise in biodegradation, biosynthesis, and engineering microbial consortia
- Innovative fermentation platforms turning industrial side streams into sustainable ingredients
- Cost-effective, sustainable solutions reducing reliance on virgin materials
- Fully equipped labs, pilot plants, and small-scale production units for R&D and scaling
- Strong scientific background combined with practical industrial collaborations
Environmental Remediation: Cleaning Up with Microbes
Contaminated environments can be a real headache — wastewater, air, soil pollution… the list goes on. Avecom’s microbial solutions tackle these issues head-on, optimizing remediation processes to remove or control pollutants effectively. Whether it’s water treatment, soil cleanup, or air purification, their approach focuses on restoring natural surroundings and reducing risks to human health. Plus, they address microbial corrosion and resource recovery, making sure no stone is left unturned.
Biomass Fermentation: Turning Waste into Wealth
Industrial side streams often end up as waste, but what if they could be transformed into something valuable? Avecom’s fermentation platforms do just that — converting biomass into sustainable, circular ingredients. This not only creates an additional revenue stream but also cuts down on the use of virgin materials. It’s a smart, sustainable way to close the loop and boost circular economy efforts.
Research, Development, and Innovation at the Core
Innovation doesn’t happen by accident. Avecom offers strategic collaborations with academic and industrial partners, leveraging their fully equipped labs and pilot plants to push the boundaries of microbial technology. From feasibility studies to scaling up, their Molecular Biological Tools provide detailed identification and quantification of microbial communities, ensuring precision and reliability in every project.
Project Impact: Aligning with Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation — through advanced water treatment and reuse
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure — by scaling innovative microbial processes
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — via biomass valorization and circular ingredients
- SDG 13: Climate Action — reducing environmental pollution and promoting sustainable practices
- SDG 15: Life on Land — restoring soil and natural ecosystems through remediation
Making the World a Better Place, One Microbe at a Time
Avecom’s mission goes beyond just technology — it’s about making the world healthier and more sustainable. With a passionate team of 12 engineers and a rich scientific heritage, the company continues to lead in biodegradation, biosynthesis, and microbial consortia engineering. Their collaborations with industrial partners drive the development of new biobased products and applications, proving that with the right microbial dialogue, environmental challenges can turn into opportunities.
