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A.B. EcoPark is the world’s first carbon-negative recycling facility, built to save both the planet and taxpayers' money. By bringing together the best recycling technologies all in one place, we’ve created a system that turns nearly 100% of waste into valuable resources—far beyond the current 5% waste-stream recycling rate.
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But we’re more than just a recycling center. At A.B. EcoPark, we generate green energy from waste, purify water, and even grow fresh, organic produce using captured CO2—all while reducing fossil fuel emissions.​
Our mission is simple: make waste useful, protect the environment, and save people money.
WHO WE ARE
OUR IMPACT
AT A GLANCE
WE CUT CARBON,
NOT CORNERS
Because of A.B. EcoPark's near 100% recycling rate, we actively prevent CO2 and fossil-fuel derived methane emissions which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. This makes us the first carbon-negative recycling facility in the world.
WE CREATE
CLEAN ENERGY
A.B. EcoPark has solar panels on its roofs, and converts much of the waste-stream into renewable energy that powers our facility as well as the surrounding community, lowering electric bills and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
WE CLEAN WATER
& GROW PRODUCE
We capture and purify 30,000 gallons of distilled water from waste every single day. Our on-site greenhouse and aquaponics farm uses the CO2 we capture to grow organic, pesticide-free crops and sustainably farmed fish.
WE SAVE TAXPAYERS MONEY
We cut disposal costs by $30 per ton, saving taxpayers $30 million annually. And by increasing recycling, we decrease spending on landfill tipping fees. Finally, we can provide lower electricity rates, clean water, green RNG, and local produce, providing additional savings for taxpayers.
THE WASTE CRISIS
IS HURTING ALL OF US
Our current waste and energy system is outdated, expensive, and harmful to both the environment and our community. Right now, we’re sending valuable resources to landfills and incinerators, driving up costs, polluting our air, and contributing to climate change. Let’s break down the critical problems we’re facing:
70% Incinerated
Connecticut incinerates 70% of its trash, releasing significant CO2 & methane into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels.
5% Recycled
Only 5% of waste is recycled. Most recyclable materials are incinerated or landfilled.
120 Trucks per Day
Diesel trucks move waste to distant landfills which generates methane & NOx emissions, degrading air quality.
Fossil Fuel Pollution
Fossil fuel-derived natural gas is burned to incinerate trash, contributing to air pollution & worsening climate change.
Rising Costs
Waste disposal costs have skyrocketed from $65/ton to $115/ton, putting financial pressure on towns and raising taxes.
Wasted Water
Large amounts of water left in our waste stream weigh it down, and we pay for it in landfill tipping fees with our tax dollars.
Heat from Fossil Fuels
Many homes rely on natural gas from fossil fuels for heating, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
Imported Groceries
Many rely on pesticide-coated food imported from far away, leading to higher costs, reduced freshness, & extra trucking.
Wasted Energy
Traditional recycling is energy-intensive and relies on non-renewable energy sources, increasing emissions.
Deforestation
Over 110 million tons of recyclable paper & cardboard are landfilled every year—contributing to deforestation.
Higher Electric Bill
People face high electricity costs, relying on expensive, non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels.
Glass Landfilled
Over 65% of recyclable glass ends up in landfills because most facilities lack the technology to clean and sort them by color.
Plastic Pollution
91% of plastic waste ends up in landfills & our oceans, because most recycling facilities can’t properly sort plastics.
Metal Wasted
Tons of valuable metals are discarded in landfills every day because traditional systems can’t efficiently recycle them.
A GREENER TOMORROW
HERE'S HOW WE HELP
At A.B. EcoPark, we’re not just imagining a better way to handle waste—we’re building it. Our facility is designed to solve the environmental, financial, and health issues caused by outdated waste management practices. From cutting emissions to reducing costs, A.B. EcoPark offers a comprehensive solution to the problems we face today. Discover how our innovative approach transforms waste into valuable resources, leading the charge toward a cleaner, more sustainable future for our communities.
0% Incinerated
We recycle or repurpose 100% of the waste stream, eliminating the need for incineration and improving air quality.
Nearly 100% Recycled
We recycle 80% of the waste stream. The remaining 20% of non-recyclables are repurposed in concrete & landfill cover.
120 --> 3 Trucks
We eliminate the need for long-distance trucking, reducing emissions to the equivalent of less than 3 trucks per day.
Carbon Negative
We capture & purify our CO2 & methane emissions, instead of releasing it into the atmosphere—making us carbon-negative.
Massive Savings
We’ll reduce tipping fees by $30 per ton, saving taxpayers and towns up to $30 million annually in waste disposal costs.
Reclaimed Water
We capture & clean 30,000 gallons of distilled water per day & use collected rainwater for our cooling towers.
Heat from RNG
We repurpose organic waste into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), heating 7,000 homes without fossil fuels.
Local-Grown Groceries
We house a greenhouse & aquaponics fish farm using captured CO2 & recycled heat to produce local, chemical-free crops & fish.
Self-Powered & Clean
We generate enough renewable energy to power our operations, both from waste and from solar panels on our roofs.
Paper Recycled
We sort all paper & cardboard from the waste stream into four categories, ensuring they are 100% recycled.
Lower Electric Bill
We generate clean, renewable energy from trash & solar power, creating a local power company with lower electricity rates.
Glass Recycled
We recycle up to 600 tons of glass per day, removing the waste equivalent of 100 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere daily.
Plastic Recycled
We are the first U.S. facility to sort & recycle 100% of plastics by types 1-6, keeping plastics out of landfills and oceans.
Metal Recycled
We recover 25 tons of aluminum & 25 tons of steel from the trash every day, ensuring they're recycled instead of wasted.
