The multi-year service contract provides wastewater treatment as a service for the wastewater produced at the distillery. Aquacycl's patented system removes the bulk organics in the wastewater, providing the availability of nutrient-rich water that will be used to support adjacent agriculture. The system does not generate methane and mitigates 90% more GHG emissions than conventional treatment technologies.
Aquacycl's BETT systems use naturally existing, locally sourced bacteria that simultaneously break down organic matter in the wastewater and release electrons, which are captured as direct current and used to offset the power consumption of the system. Aquacycl's modular systems are remotely monitored and controlled in real-time. They also provide guaranteed permit compliance.
"We are excited to apply new, sustainable technologies that can improve watershed health within this critical basin," Orianna Bretschger, CEO and founder of Aquacycl says. "This collaborative approach to treatment and distribution provides reuse opportunities with minimal impact on the basin, and simultaneously mitigates greenhouse gas emissions. This is a win-win-win for the community, Aspen Distillers and Aquacycl."
About Aquacycl
Aquacycl (www.aquacycl.com) helps companies take climate action by providing wastewater treatment as a service that mitigates up to 90% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Aquacycl enables industrial customers to maintain healthy watersheds by simplifying complex, tough to treat wastewater; and provides the only technology for treatment of high-strength organic wastewater without dilution. Aquacycl provides permanent and mobile systems through competitive service plans; and strives to be the leading global provider of climate-focused decentralized wastewater treatment applications.
About Aspen Distillers
Aspen Distillers (www.aspendistillers.com) was founded by Matthew Patel who assembled an ecosystem of talent to develop the first distillery in Pitkin County. The project is inspired by Aspen's beauty and is firmly anchored in the "Aspen Idea" — first articulated in the 1940s — that human beings reach their highest level when the mind, body and spirit are empowered by nature's beauty. Aspen Distillers has built its foundation on a commitment to protecting the environment, corporate responsibility and sustainability. The distillery will meet LEED Platinum certification and will go through a one-year audit governed by the International Living Future Institute to meet the Living Building Challenge, the most rigorous award for regenerative building practices.
