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Beyond circular economy

Waste becomes climate value.

Carbon Hippo transforms complex waste into biochar, renewable gas and useful heat through modular thermolysis infrastructure—creating measurable carbon and local value.

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Carbon Hippo thermolysis reactor moving into its modular container
GFSPatented Green Flash System
7+ yearsR&D and technology development
3 outputswaste reduction, biochar and energy
Modulartechnology designed to scale by context

The challenge

Built for difficult waste streams.

HIPPO is configured around the characteristics and operating conditions of each local waste challenge.

Mining

Mining tires and industrial residues.

Agroindustry

Organic residues and production by-products.

Municipal waste

Mixed municipal waste requiring local processing.

Wastewater

Sludge and related residual streams where technically applicable.

The transformation

Consume waste.
Lock carbon. Create energy.

01 / INPUT

Waste transformation

Prepared waste becomes the input for a productive circular system instead of a landfill burden.

02 / OUTPUT

Carbon sequestration

Stable biochar locks carbon and creates a useful material for environmental and industrial applications.

03 / OUTPUT

Renewable syngas and heat

The same continuous process generates useful gas and heat, improving overall system efficiency.

Detail of the Carbon Hippo thermolysis reactor

HIPPO technology

Thermolysis engineered for real-world waste.

HIPPO is the technological core: a patented Chilean reactor that carbonizes prepared waste using controlled heat without oxygen.

  • Adaptable by designConfigured to feedstock characteristics and operating conditions.
  • Measurable impactWaste reduction, carbon stabilization and useful outputs.
  • Continuous operationDesigned for industrial operating environments.
  • Modular architectureCapacity configured according to project requirements.

See it working

From concept to operating technology.

A closer look at the thermal process inside the HIPPO system.

How the system works

Waste in. Measurable outputs out.

Preparation and thermolysis connect the waste stream to renewable gas, useful heat, biochar, recovered materials and other project-specific outcomes.

Technical diagram showing waste preparation, HIPPO thermolysis and measurable outputs

Echo-Parks

Local infrastructure with circular outcomes.

HIPPO is the thermolysis technology. An Echo-Park is the integrated local infrastructure built around HIPPO to prepare waste, recover energy, manage outputs and operate the complete system.

01Waste preparationFeedstock handling and pre-treatment
02HIPPO thermolysisModular thermal conversion
03Managed outputsEnergy, biochar, carbon and recovered materials
Material handlingHIPPO modulesEnergy recoveryOutput managementMonitoring & operation

Measurable outcomes

Representative municipal configuration.

Actual performance depends on feedstock composition, moisture, calorific value and final plant configuration.

45,000 t/yWaste processed
3,600 t/yChar produced
≈13,000 tCO₂e/yCarbon sequestration potential
13.4 GWh/yExcess thermal energy
≈1,000 m²Operational footprint

From waste to operation

Designed around your waste stream.

The project begins with the waste challenge—not with a standard equipment package.

01

Characterize

Analyse composition, moisture, calorific value, volumes and variability.

02

Configure

Define pre-treatment, reactor configuration, peripheral equipment and expected outputs.

03

Deploy

Engineer, permit, install and commission the local Echo-Park.

04

Operate

Process continuously while monitoring, maintaining and measuring outputs.

About Carbon Hippo

Engineering waste into climate infrastructure.

Carbon Hippo develops modular thermolysis infrastructure around complex local waste streams. Our engineering approach connects feedstock analysis, HIPPO technology and complete Echo-Park deployment.

Developed in Chile, the platform combines experience in industrial engineering, municipal waste, plant scaling and public-private project development.

Why HIPPO? The name reflects a robust, multitasking system that reduces waste while producing useful outputs for its local ecosystem.

Contact

Bring us your waste challenge.

Start with the waste stream, not the equipment. Together we can define the infrastructure and outcomes that fit your context.

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Emailinfo@carbonhippo.tech
LocationQuinta Normal
Santiago, Chile