BioFiltro

Biofiltro’s climate solution is rooted in transforming how wastewater is treated. Instead of relying on traditional, energy-intensive treatment plants, they harness nature’s own engineers: worms and microbes. Their patented BIDA® system channels wastewater through beds filled with wood shavings and earthworms. As water trickles down, worms and microbial communities digest the organic matter. This process breaks down waste naturally, without the need for heavy machinery or chemicals. One of the major climate benefits is the drastic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional wastewater plants generate large amounts of methane and nitrous oxide, both far more potent than carbon dioxide. Biofiltro’s system sidesteps these emissions because waste is aerobically digested instead of decomposing anaerobically. At the same time, the process requires little to no electricity compared to conventional treatment. That means significantly lower indirect emissions from energy use. Another climate advantage is the sequestration of carbon in the form of worm castings. The solid byproduct of the process is not a pollutant but a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer. When applied to soils, it increases soil health, fertility, and carbon storage capacity. This creates a positive loop by locking carbon back into the ground. It also reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers, which themselves carry a heavy carbon footprint. Biofiltro’s technology aligns with regenerative agriculture practices. Farmers can use the treated water for irrigation while applying worm castings to fields. This boosts crop yields in a sustainable way while conserving freshwater. Communities adopting the system therefore cut emissions while enhancing resilience. What would otherwise be waste becomes a resource. The model is scalable across industries from agriculture to dairy farms to wineries. Each deployment displaces conventional wastewater treatment infrastructure. Each deployment also prevents methane

Environmental benefits of BioFiltro vermifiltration include: 1. Reduction of CH₄ and N₂O emissions from dairies . 2. Decreased groundwater and air pollution from nitrogen and ammonia. 3. Production of an organic fertilizer alternative (vermicompost) that enhances soil health and carbon sequestration. 4. Promotion of water recycling, reducing reliance on high-quality water sources. 5. Odor elimination