How to Turn Waste Into Profit

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to chat with Bob Alvarez on Shapiro Metals Partnering With Integrity ‘s Circular Strategies podcast . Bob and I discussed the circular economy and how we are addressing the end of life for one product as the beginning of life for many products. At the end of the day, it is system design by understanding the complexity and needs of the stakeholders. Creating a sustainable value chain uses todays undervalued assets: waste and turning waste into the building blocks of a modern future. Godot will create backup power for datacenters, water, hydrochar, hydrogen, food grade CO2, carbon credits and an array of products of existing and growing demand. Godot’s site will be inherently carbon neutral, water positive and generate significant carbon credits while localizing the production of hydrogen and food grade CO2. https://lnkd.in/gKxjSdwr About GODOT: GODOT transforms industrial and agricultural waste into high-value resources like renewable energy, carbon credits, and sustainable materials. Our on-site or near-site centers, built alongside mega-waste producers, utilize Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC)—a proven, scalable, and replicable technology. Each facility produces hydrochar, a high-efficiency solid fuel that burns cleaner than coal and integrates seamlessly into existing supply chains. Hydrochar can be converted into in-demand products such as hydrogen (H₂), food-grade CO₂, carbon ash (for EV batteries), carbon credits, and the process produces recycled water. This circular system design enables rapid scalability, mitigates environmental harm, and delivers significant economic value. Our proprietary HTC process can convert both organic food waste and non-recyclable organics, including certain plastics. By focusing on waste streams exceeding 50 tons per day, GODOT addresses the sustainability needs of mega-producers such as datacenters, large distribution companies, and energy producers. About me: As a third-generation PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. bottler turned waste-to-energy entrepreneur, I’ve spent my career addressing the externalities of my own industry. While working on sustainability initiatives with independent Pepsi bottlers and Fortune 500 companies, I repeatedly saw well-intentioned projects fail because solutions were either mismatched in scale or incompatible with corporate risk tolerance. I founded GODOT to fill this gap: creating solutions that are right-sized for global waste challenges and aligned with the practical needs of stakeholders. GODOT combines technological innovation with operational reliability to deliver impactful, scalable change.

Here’s How You Can Earn from Trash Here are four simple ways people in Pakistan can make money from plastic waste: 1. Plastic to Fuel Conversion • Small-scale projects can convert plastic waste into fuel through a process called pyrolysis. People can collect plastic waste and sell it to these units, where it’s turned into fuel for local use. • Universities, private investors, or local governments can set up these units, creating income for those who collect and sell plastic. 2. Eco-Bricks for Low-Cost Housing • People can create eco-bricks by filling plastic bottles with non-recyclable plastic waste, which are then used in low-cost construction. • Training can be provided to make these eco-bricks, which can be sold for housing projects. NGOs and construction companies can help create a market, giving people a steady income. 3. Plastic Collection Points for Utility Bill Discounts • Partner with utility companies like K-Electric or Sui Gas to offer small discounts on bills for households that bring in collected plastic waste. • This would motivate families to gather plastic waste, lowering their utility costs while cleaning up the environment. 4. Plastic Credit System for Essential Items • Develop a “plastic credit” system for low-income families, allowing them to exchange collected plastic waste for essential items like food, hygiene products, or school supplies. • Supported by NGOs or local businesses, this system provides families with essential goods in return for recycling efforts, creating a sustainable incentive to reduce plastic waste. These simple and practical ideas can help reduce plastic pollution in Pakistan while providing people with additional income and resources.

These entrepreneurs are turning eggshells into profits 💰 (While tackling a major methane problem) In Uganda, innovative entrepreneurs are transforming waste into wealth with surprising results. 🥚 The Challenge: ↳ 6.4 million tons of eggshells end up in landfills annually, where they decompose ↳ They releasing methane, 80X more powerful than CO2 whilst valuable calcium and minerals go to waste 🧱 The Innovation: ↳ Waste eggshells ground into calcium rich building material to be mixed with cement for stronger, more durable tiles ↳ Calcium speeds removes the need for cement to be fired, reducing CO2 emissions 🎯 How It Works: 1) Eggshells are collected from food stalls across Kampala 2) Processed into calcium-rich powder 3) Eggshell powder replaces 50% of traditional cement mix 4) Products sold locally, creating sustainable income 5) No firing required for tiles, avoiding wood/coal fuel emissions 🌿 The Impact ↳ Job opportunities & sustainable income for local communities ↳ Reduced extraction of raw materials & emissions in construction From discarded waste… ...to green building materials. What other startups have you seen turn a waste stream into a revenue stream? 🎞️ Kudos to DW for the video 📥 Like this post? Follow me for more insights on NatureTech and Nature Finance

What if sustainability could boost your bottom line? Biochar isn’t just an environmental solution, it’s a profit-generating asset. From cutting fertilizer costs to unlocking new revenue streams through carbon credits, businesses are using biochar to turn waste into wealth. In this article, we break down a real case study of a farm that slashed expenses, increased yields, and even created a new income stream all with biochar. Curious about the ROI of sustainability? Read on and discover how biochar is reshaping industries. #Biochar #SustainableProfit #GreenInvestments #CircularEconomy #CarbonCredits

In my role, I'm fortunate to explore supply chain opportunities and find ways to improve how we collaborate with farmers and ranchers in our supply chain. Today, I want to highlight a success story from the "four walls" of JBS, showcasing how our innovative teams are working hard to enhance our environmental performance. One of our core strategies for reducing the supply chain's GHG emissions is by embracing a Circular Economy approach. We continuously seek ways to upcycle waste streams into value-add services and products. In Brazil, we've developed a full portfolio of circular economy businesses we call JBS Novos Negócios or "New Businesses." These teams specialize in transforming waste streams into profitable, sustainable solutions, including organic fertilizers, new packaging solutions, renewable energy generation, and even cosmetics and pharmaceutical products among many others. One standout success is Ambiental , a business focused on solid waste recycling. In just one year, they diverted 6,000 tons of plastic from landfills and over the last 10 years they've recycled 46,000 tons. They convert this waste into resin to manufacture a variety of products including protective packaging, pallets, furniture, roof tiles, and flooring-- reducing demand for natural materials and keeping plastic out of landfills. It's a great success story of sustainability in action. If you have a few minutes, check it out: https://lnkd.in/gKpWxEzC