Newlight Technologies
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sustainable materials, Carbon sequestration |
| Headquarters | Huntington Beach , United States |
| Products | Aircarbon polymer, carbon-negative eyewear and foodware products |
Number of employees | 200+ (2020) |
Newlight Technologies is a company located in Huntington Beach, California, focused on carbon sequestration through the development of advanced materials and products. Its headquarters, research and development, operations, and manufacturing are all consolidated within a single Huntington Beach facility, employing a workforce exceeding 200 individuals.
History and corporate affairs
As of October 2020, Newlight operates from one unified site in Huntington Beach, which functions both as its main office and manufacturing center.
Technology
Methane emissions sourced from a dairy farm in California are captured by Newlight and processed inside a bioreactor. Within this system, methane reacts with air and enzymes to create a polymer known commercially as Aircarbon. This material offers performance on par with traditional petroleum-based plastics while benefiting from reduced production expenses. Applications of Aircarbon include items like office chairs, packaging for electronics, and protective cases for smartphones. Moreover, Newlight has introduced carbon-negative product lines in eyewear and foodware, previously marketed under the names Covalent and Restore.
Recognition
AirCarbon earned the title of Popular Sciences Innovation of the Year in 2014. Later, in 2016, it was honored with the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its contributions to sustainable chemical innovation.