Cetogenix on their ‘one to five’ punch which turns waste into profit while producing energy

If turning crap into cash sounds too good to be true, read on.

Cetogenix co-founder Trevor Stuthridge

Ara Ake is New Zealand’s Future Energy Centre, with a mission to drive impactful change by supporting energy innovators through commercialisation support.

Our partnership with Cetogenix reflects this commitment, helping to accelerate the development of waste management systems that tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time. By supporting Cetogenix, Ara Ake showcases how New Zealand innovation is delivering real solutions to global challenges.

Cetogenix is paving the way for transformational change in how we manage waste while providing valuable outputs which can enhance sustainability, provide energy security and remove toxic microplastics from our environment.

Turning crap into cash might sound like a pipe dream, all puns intended, but for Rotorua-based startup Cetogenix, it’s becoming a reality.

Founded by researchers from Scion, the company initially focused on forestry waste, pivoted to wastewater treatment and landfill avoidance, then to a broader waste-to-value approach. .