Spun off from the University at Albany, SUNY in September 2021, Regenerative Solutions Incorporated develops environmental engineering technologies that turn organic waste into higher-value products and address PFAS contamination. Its work includes converting food waste, sewage sludge, and animal manure into renewable biochemicals and sustainable aviation-fuel inputs, along with plant-based and clay-based approaches to PFAS removal. Founder and CEO Dr. Yanna Liang leads the company with a research-focused team.
Bio RemBio Rem develops and applies biological remediation technologies to restore blighted, contaminated sites and return them to usable property. Led by decorated U.S. Army veteran Daniel A. D’Agnese, who brings more than 40 years in construction and 29 years in environmental cleanup, the company makes its products in the USA and is registered and certified by the USDA.CLEVELAND, OH
Clean Label SolutionFounded in May 2019, Ithaca-based Clean Label Solution manufactures proprietary soy-based feed for livestock and develops technologies that turn organic waste into useful ingredients. The small company also provides technical support for waste valorization, wastewater treatment, clean-label food ingredients, and related sustainable chemistry. Its Bi-Pass Pro+ feed earned the 2023 Grow-NY Prize and the Soy Innovation Challenge grand prize, while the team’s work includes published research on winery waste and carbon-dioxide capture.ITHACA, NY
Allied MicrobiotaAllied Microbiota grew out of a Columbia University microbiology lab and was founded in 2017 by environmental microbiologist Ray Sambrotto. The Stony Brook company develops FastBac microbial treatments for organizations facing difficult environmental cleanup challenges, with its research focused on turning naturally occurring microbes into scalable bioremediation tools.STONY BROOK, NY
EcoIslands LLCFounded 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.221310ALTOONA, PA