DOPS Recycling Technologies Secures €5 Million for Waste Transformation
Amsterdam, Thursday, 14 August 2025.
DOPS Recycling Technologies has raised €5 million to advance its DCI™ technology, converting waste into biobrandstoffen with significant CO₂ reduction, marking a shift towards sustainable waste management in the Netherlands.
Innovative Technology for Sustainable Solutions
The investment secured by DOPS Recycling Technologies is specifically geared towards the enhancement of its Direct Carbon Immobilization (DCI™) technology. This innovative system is designed to transform waste into biobrandstoffen, substantially reducing CO₂ emissions. This development is crucial, as annually, the Netherlands incinerates approximately eight million tons of waste, resulting in significant carbon emissions [1].
A Revolutionary Approach to Waste Management
DCI™ technology aims to revolutionize waste management by converting over ninety percent of waste that would typically be incinerated or landfilled into new raw materials, such as syngas and carbon. The process involves heating complex waste streams in an oxygen-free reactor to 1,000 degrees Celsius, effectively breaking down hydrocarbons into their basic elements without a notable CO₂ footprint [1].
Economic Viability and Environmental Impact
The economic viability of the DCI™ system is notable; it remains cost-effective even at low volumes thanks to its utilization of refractory materials and efficient heat recovery. This system can process a wide range of waste streams essential for advancing a circular economy and supports the decarbonization of the transportation sector and energy-intensive industries [1].
Strategic Collaboration and Future Prospects
Funding was facilitated by an array of investors, including Innovation Quarter’s Energietransitiefonds Rotterdam and ROM InWest, among others. These strategic partnerships are set to culminate in the creation of a modular unit (M-DCI) designed to test the entire system, potentially paving the way for the construction of the first client-facing factory [1].