Where others see waste, we find opportunity
By connecting industries with companies that can make use of their waste streams we enable more local production capacity and new jobs. We see a future without take-make-waste where resources are used efficiently and all industries are engineered for circularity.
Current industrial design is outdated and the world needs to quickly cut down on emissions and use resources far more efficiently. We help the future greats seize this moment by rethinking business models, securing investments and, developing circular operations.
Rooted in science geared for impact
WA3RM was founded as a spin-off from European Spallation Source (ESS) with a mission bring waste to life on an industrial scale.
No Time to Waste
The world needs to produce more with less. We build on proven know-how to quickly enable circularity at scale.
Impact and profit. At scale. Today.
We enable companies and communities to take part in and benefit from the transition towards a more circular future.
Our solution can be applied to almost any energy-intensive industry and boost circular production of commodities and food.
Waste To Life™ is our concept capable of reusing industrial waste to create circular production capacity that deliver needed outputs, impact and profit on industrial-scale scale. Today.
Industry
All industrial processes generate waste. Reusing industrial waste streams is one of the biggest opportunities to create impact at scale today and meet rising demands for commodities like energy and food. We're introducing a new standard for industrial operations based on new and existing waste streams. Our solution can be applied to almost any energy-intensive industry.
Investors
We offer investments in resilient assets that don’t sacrifice the present and future health of our planet. Made possible by a business model rooted in science and brought to life through proven technologies and know-how.
Operators
By creating better production capacity and infrastructure, we help companies with good ideas and much needed solutions focus on their thing and scale faster with less risk and climate footprint.
Society
Better self-sufficiency, new jobs, and associated benefits. Our projects allow individuals and communities to take part in and benefit from the transition towards a more circular future.
We accelerate the industrial evolution
Waste streams are regarded as having virtually no value, wasting valuable resources and polluting the environment.
Producing more with less. We need to go circular and use resources way better than ever before.
Regenergy Frövi creates new jobs the associated benefits that come with that for both individuals and communities.
The accelerating climate change and sustainability challenges in society are realities we can’t afford to ignore. To secure a sustainable future on this planet we must change our way of take-make-waste, right now. This calls for innovations that can make impact at scale. Like how we design and develop industrial production.
Inspired by our background in cyclical systems, and the key principles: Responsible, Renewable and Recyclable, we created WA3RM. By flipping the perspective on industrial waste, such as CO2, surplus heat and sludge as a costly problem, we found the key to a new business model where waste becomes a valuable resource.
WA3RM brings waste to life by connecting industries that want to put their waste streams to better use, with entrepreneurs that benefit from accessible energy and raw materials in different forms. This circular system also nurtures other possibilities, such as more local jobs, self-sufficient food production and, of course, a healthier future for all of us.
More so, this is a model that can be used anywhere in connection with industrial production. To make the positive impact on climate change that we desire, we encourage others to follow our example. Only together can we build a thriving world where progress is based on sustainable circularity.
Build a world where progress is based on sustainable circularity
Vision
It’s about physical buildings and structures. But also a new way of thinking. We design and construct regenerative systems and introduce a path to circularity – ultimately building a new world where advancements and developments focus on improvements for people, businesses, societies and our planet. We strive for optimal circularity where nothing goes to waste and there are no harmful emissions.
Turning waste streams into a profitable business
Business Concept
WA3RM brings waste to life by connecting industries that want to put their waste streams to better use, with entrepreneurs that can make something from that waste stream. This circular system also nurtures other possibilities, such as more local jobs, self-sufficient food production and, of course, a healthier future for all of us.
We move fast to build facilities that deliver needed outputs, jobs and impact on an industrial scale. We have no time to waste — using our powers for good to leave a lasting impact on the world.
Being built on proven technology and know-how this solution can be applied to any energy-intensive industry – to boost circular production of commodities and food and bring industrial-scale circularity from promise to practice, and into today’s pressing business and climate needs.
It all began with Big Science
Our story
Our founders joined forces at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, where they we're tasked with delivering a sustainable research facility, that was energy efficient, and used only renewable energy and recycled waste heat.
They began to develop a novel energy concept that was responsible, renewable, and recyclable. They called it 3R. The “3R” in WA3RM comes from this concept that revolutionized energy thinking in Big Science. WA3RM’s mission is to bring that revolution to the industry.
We team up with industries, businesses, investors and local communities to create facilities where industrial waste streams are reused in responsible production. This circular system also nurtures other possibilities, such as more local jobs, self-sufficient food production and, of course, a healthier future for all of us. Our solution is ready to deliver industrial-scale outputs that meet existing market needs already today. We have no time to waste — using our powers for good to leave a lasting impact on the world.
Turning waste streams into a profitable business
One of our core values is ‘no time to waste’. Apart from capturing the sense of urgency that guides our actions; it also reflects our ambition to keep a tight and dedicated organization. We encourage all visionary ideas on how to address the challenges of our planet, at the same time as we strive to make our concrete plans a reality as soon as possible. That’s why we also have a management team that is focused on getting things done sooner rather than later.
Tight and dedicated organization
One of our core values is ‘no time to waste’. Apart from capturing the sense of urgency that guides our actions; it also reflects our ambition to keep a tight and dedicated organization. We encourage all visionary ideas on how to address the challenges of our planet, at the same time as we strive to make our concrete plans a reality as soon as possible. That’s why we also have a management team that is focused on getting things done sooner rather than later.
Management team
Stefan Poldrugac
Chief Business & Product Development Officer
Stefan has 25 years’ experience in leadership roles. He has served in industries such as energy, manufacturing, recycling & renewables, and service industry. Covering areas within people management, project management, business development and, manufacturing and- operational excellence. Stefan worked over 10 years mainly with business development creating new markets within sustainable materials and resources. His most previous position was Business Manager for Scandinavia within the energy and fuel Market.
Education:
Technical Physics Program from Lund Institute of Technology (LTH) & Organizational and Management Studies at Uppsala University.
Born: 1978
Nationality: Swedish
Karl Stenson
Chief Asset Development Officer
Karl has over 15 years of experience in project and property development, covering project management, business development, and, for the past five years, senior leadership roles. He has previously served as Regional Manager at a property development company.
Education:
Master of Science, Civil Engineering from the Lund Institute of Technology (LTH)
Born: 1985
Nationality: Swedish
Jacques Ejlerskov
CEO
Jacques has worked for more than 20 years in c-level management and positions in professional boards, including as Program Director in the merger between Biogen and Fujifilm Diosynth Biotech.
Education:
Master in Political Science with a major in Environmental Economy from the University of Copenhagen
Born: 1970
Nationality: Danish
Thomas Parker
Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
Education: Master in Engineering Physics from the Lund Institute of Technology (LTH), Licentiate of Engineering and a Doctorate of Engineering in Industrial Environmental Economics from IIIEE in Lund. Professional background: Thomas has 30 year’s experience from different leading positions, including CEO of Lund Energy. Thomas also headed up the Energy Division of the European Spallation Source (ESS). Born: 1966 Nationality: Swedish/American
Niklas Rydberger
Chief Communication Officer
Niklas has more than 25 years of experience from management consulting and corporate finance at EY as well as financial communication in the City of London. His most previous positions include Head of office at two of Sweden’s leading communication agencies.
Education:
Bachelor in Business Administration and Political Science from the University of Lund.
Born: 1968
Nationality: Swedish
Fredrik Indebetou
Founder & Chief Market Development Officer
Education: Social Science, Lund University Professional experience: 25+ years of experience as an entrepreneur focusing on early-stage development, innovation and scale-up within IT, energy, and sustainable manufacturing. Fredrik had a leading role in the development and implementation of the sustainability strategy at ESS. Born: 1972 Nationality: Swedish
Our Board of Directors: Thomas Parker / Chairman, Jacques Ejlerskov, Per Frederiksen
Tight and dedicated organization
One of our core values is ‘no time to waste’. Apart from capturing the sense of urgency that guides our actions; it also reflects our ambition to keep a tight and dedicated organization. We encourage all visionary ideas on how to address the challenges of our planet, at the same time as we strive to make our concrete plans a reality as soon as possible. That’s why we also have a management team that is focused on getting things done sooner rather than later.
Management team
Our Board of Directors: Gunnar Hagman / Chairman, Jacques Ejlerskov, Per Frederiksen, Thomas Parker
Bringing waste to life
Purpose
Our purpose is to bring waste to life. We want to enable and nurture growth and new possibilities; technologically as well as financially. Most people view unwanted materials or byproducts as problems, unnecessary costs or inconveniences. We see waste streams as valuable, untapped resources. And we want to make the best use of waste to create a regenerative system that as life itself is cyclical – to safeguard life on this planet, vitalize local communities and secure a sustainable future.