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Visit: 323 Learmonth Rd, Ballarat, VIC
Gaia EnviroTech is a bioenergy and waste management company based in Regional Victoria. Our focus is on solving two critical challenges that many industries face; the ever-increasing cost of managing high volumes of organic waste, and the ability to source on demand renewable energy solutions to run business operations and reduce carbon footprint.
Based in the regional Victorian city of Ballarat, Gaia EnviroTech was founded by Elizabeth Lewis-Gray as a result of looking at how we can leverage our broader capability in the Ballarat region and sister company Gekko Systems to improve soil health, capture carbon in the soil, and reduce methane emissions from rotting food waste and vegetation. This led to the development of Anaerobic Digestion systems and Rapid Composting technology.
Utilising Gekko Systems’ 25+ years as a leader in the mining, technology and services sector (METS) and the company’s extensive engineering and design capability, the Gaia EnviroTech anaerobic biodigester, and rapid composter were invented and successfully commercialised. Gaia EnviroTech continues their strong partnership with Gekko Systems.
Gaia EnviroTech now provides end-to-end waste management services that are modular, scalable and designed for the local context.
Leadership team
Elizabeth Lewis-Gray
Founder and Chair
Elizabeth Lewis-Gray is founder and Chair of Gaia EnviroTech. Ms Lewis-Gray is a Fellow of the Academy of Technology Science (FTSE) and Engineering and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM). In addition, she is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from Federation University for services to mining and a recipient of Australian 100 Women of Influence Awards and the Warren Engineering Innovation Heroes Award.
Sandy Gray
Technical Director
Sandy Gray is Technical Director of Gaia EnviroTech, is a globally recognized inventor and innovator. He is a recipient of the prestigious Clunies Ross Award , Australia’s pre-eminent award for scientists, technologists and innovators and the UK’s I0M3 Futers Gold Medal. Sandy has also received the AusIMM Mineral Operating Technique Award, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Technology, Communications, E-commerce & Life Sciences – Southern Region), the Victorian Premier’s Design Award and is an inductee of the International Mining Hall of Fame.
Rod Tuttle
General Manager - Operations
Rod Tuttle is GM – Operations of Gaia EnviroTech. He has a wealth of experience from his previous role as General Manager at Closed Loop, a circular economy solutions provider for the food service industry, specialising in commercial composters for organisations such as restaurants, universities, as well as resorts.
In addition to his time at Closed Loop, Rod has a strong background in the engineering sector, with experience across both design and commercial management. His career has equipped him with a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership
David Anderson
General Manager - Sales & Commerical
David Anderson is Gaia EnviroTech’s GM – Sales & Operations. David has experience in the energy sector both in static and renewable energy. Armed with degrees in both Engineering (Electrical) and Information Technology (Systems).
His primary responsibilities involve engaging with potential clients, discussing the commercial viability of their waste projects, and helping them explore how Gaia’s solutions can best meet their needs.
Ownership
Gekko Systems
Gekko Systems is an award-winning global leader specialising in the design, development, manufacturing, and commercialising of mineral processing technology and services.
For almost 30 years, Gekko has successfully delivered mineral processing solutions to mining companies around the world and maintained a particular capability in gold processing, pre-concentration, and energy-efficient processing plants.
RFC Ambrian
RFC Ambrian Funds Management is a manager of institutional funds targeting high conviction opportunities through a multi-strategy fund that invests across critical minerals and decarbonisation technologies.
Their purpose is to deliver impact investments that responsibly contribute to decarbonisation while earning superior risk adjusted returns
Elphinstone Group
The Elphinstone Group started in 1975 with the establishment of Elphinstone Underground Mining Equipment.
Today, The Elphinstone Group is made up of ten businesses in which the Group holds a controlling or substantial interest.
The Group employs over 2,000 people and has combined annual revenues exceeding one billion Australian dollars.
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Collaboration partners
Downloadthe Diary Effluent Case study
The system in this case study was installed in November 2018 as a 12-month research and development project to establish viability of an anaerobic digestion plant designed to convert dairy effluent to energy and minimise odour.
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