Soil Steam removes invasive species from soil using steam
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- Available
- Americas, Europe and Oceania
At a glance
- Kills weeds, pests and pathogens using steam instead of pesticides
- Destroys invasive species that make soil unusable for construction
- Improves profitability of soil delivery for roads, railways and construction
Soil Steam’s SoilSaver is a groundbreaking product developed to meet an urgent need in the construction industry: sustainable treatment of soil to eliminate invasive species so that the soil can be reclaimed instead of landfilled. “When our company steamed and reused 4 000 metric tons of soil in a road project in 2024, it was the first time in the world it had been done,” states Hans Kristian Westrum, Founder and CGO of Soil Steam.
CHALLENGE
Invasive species damage soil
Invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed cause significant problems in agricultural, construction and infrastructure projects. These plants can spread quickly and often require expensive and environmentally damaging measures such as excavation and disposal of large masses of soil. Traditional methods for handling infected soil entail large costs, increased CO₂ emissions and loss of valuable soil resources.
SOLUTION
Sustainable soil reuse with no chemicals
SoilSaver from Soil Steam is an innovative solution for disinfecting soil and removing invasive alien species and other biological pests such as E. coli, salmonella, potato cyst nematodes (PCN) and the like using steam. The machine is capable of processing large quantities of pulp either at the construction site or inside a landfill. By using the steam treatment, all pests and all weeds and seeds are eliminated so that the soil can be reused.
SoilSaver comes in two different sizes, with a capacity of 4 or 20 metric tons per hour. The machines can also be delivered in an all-electric version.
BENEFITS
Soil Steam SoilSaver cuts costs and CO₂ emissions
SoilSaver provides real benefits both for the environment and the economy. Among these are:
- Economic profitability: SoilSaver reduces the need for landfill and transport, which saves significant costs.
- Environment-friendly: The process reduces CO₂ emissions by eliminating the transport of soil to landfills. Reuse of soil also reduces the need to remove new soil masses.
- Efficiency: SoilSaver can treat large amounts of soil quickly and ensure that all invasive species are permanently removed.
- Sustainable use of resources: Soil is a valuable resource, and SoilSaver ensures that it can be used again after treatment.
MARKET POTENTIAL
Huge potential in construction industry
The market for sustainable solutions in soil treatment is expanding, particularly in areas with strict environmental regulations. SoilSaver has significant potential in the building and construction sector and public projects, where awareness of the need to implement environment-friendly processes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions is growing.
Soil Steam specialises in the development of innovative steam solutions for soil treatment. With a strong foundation in research and development, the company offers products that meet the high demands of today’s environmentally conscious society.
Soil Steam is also developing FieldSaver, a machine for eliminating weeds, pests and diseases in the field without the use of chemicals
Hans Kristian Westrum
Founder and CGO
