This week, Carbon Lock Tech presented a proposal to Ritchot council for a pilot project that would convert organic waste into stable biocarbon pellets.
The Manitoba-based startup, led by CEO Kevin Danner, has patented technology in Canada and the US to transform biowaste such as food scraps, leaves, and branches into carbon-rich pellets through a process called pyrolysis.
“[Biocarbon] eliminates carbon from the atmosphere and is a climate change solution,” Danner told council, noting potential applications across agriculture, construction, mining, and wastewater treatment.
The technology offers municipalities a way to reduce landfill emissions while turning waste into a valuable product.
Left to decompose, organic waste produces greenhouse gases (GHG), odours, and leachate, while also attracting pests. By converting that waste into biochar pellets, municipalities can manage these challenges and unlock new commercial opportunities.
Turning Waste into Value
Carbon Lock Tech is proposing a one-acre facility near the Mid Canada landfill at Île-des-Chênes.
The pilot would include a pyrolytic reactor system, storage bins, and supporting infrastructure, representing up to a $5 million investment. According to Danner, the system is energy self-sustaining once operational and has low water requirements.
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The company highlighted two potential revenue streams for Ritchot: selling biocarbon pellets to agricultural and concrete industries, and enabling the sale of high-quality carbon removal credits to major corporations such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
CAO Shane Ray assured council that final approval would remain with the municipality after negotiations.
Council voted unanimously to begin discussions toward a memorandum of understanding with Carbon Lock Tech, marking the first step in evaluating the project’s viability.
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