Founded in 2009 as a sustainable landscaping service in Altoona, EcoIslands LLC now develops environmental construction, research, and design solutions for water pollution and contamination. Its patented BioMining Products and PermaCyclers use concentrated wetland technology for applications ranging from industrial remediation to agricultural water recycling. The company’s work is supported by research and investment partners including Penn State, the Smithsonian Institution, and Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection.