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Organica Technologies
Founded1998; 26 years ago (1998) in Budapest, Hungary
Headquarters
Budapest
,
Hungary
Area served
Worldwide
WebsiteOfficial website

Organica Technologies is a Hungarian company that builds wastewater treatment plants that can be used in agriculture, irrigation, or municipal areas using patented technology.[1] The company's goal is to treat, recycle, and conserve wastewater. Organica treatment plants are smaller than traditional options[citation needed], and are created in greenhouses. Founded in 1998, Organica is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, with branch offices in India, Singapore, and the United States.

History

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By the end of its first year in operation, Organica attracted a number of investors, including Environmental Investment Partners and the Swiss government. In December 2006, Organica signed a joint venture agreement with Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies. Organica sold its share in this venture in 2009. Organica has been a completely independent entity since.[2]

Technology

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Organica's wastewater treatment processes the water with the use of living organisms, specifically a 'Fixed-Bed Biofilm Activated Sludge'[3] process. The organism's ability to self-organize maximizes the biological degradation of contaminants.[4] The treatment plants enhance the natural forces used to purify water by harnessing the metabolic processes of living organism's ability to digest organic pollutants.[5] The diversity of self-managing organisms provides a highly robust system resulting in a stable system. The clean water can be reused for irrigation, cooling towers, toilet usage, and other non-potable needs.[6]

Awards

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  • Nomination for the European Business Awards for the Environment 2010 by the Hungarian Jury for the EU Environmental Awards
  • The "Environment Award" 2008 given by the Association of Environmental Manufacturers and Service Providers
  • Silver Merit Cross of the Republic of Hungary 2005 given to Mr. István Kenyeres, co-founder of ORGANICA for his contribution to the development of the environmental industry in Hungary
  • Frost & Sullivan Innovation Prize 2005 for the ORGANICA Technology wastewater treatment solution
  • The "Environment Award" 2004 given by the Association of Environmental Manufacturers and Service Providers
  • Innovation Award 2004 given by the Hungarian Innovation Foundation
  • Company of the Year 2004 given by the Hungarian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association

References

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  1. ^ "IP Australia: AusPat Disclaimer".
  2. ^ AECOM partners with Organica Archived 13 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "FBAS Overview | Organica Water". Archived from the original on 4 March 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Blue is the new green". 26 November 2010.
  5. ^ "Blue is the new green". 26 November 2010.
  6. ^ "StackPath".
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