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Spiritus Launches Garden One, Pioneering Carbon Sorbent Manufacturing in Missouri
Slice of Manufacturing Team
November 05, 2024
Key Highlights:
Garden One launches in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, to support carbon capture at Orchard One.
37,500 sq. ft. facility to create innovative sorbent that mimics lung structures.
Strategic location optimizes transportation logistics and reduces carbon footprint.
Expected to add 30 jobs over three years as production scales.
Sorbent, termed "fruit," will passively adsorb CO₂, desorbing for sequestration.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“The material we’re producing at Garden One is exquisite in its structure, mimicking the human lung, and, yet, is easy to mass produce.”
“Lee’s Summit’s central location and proximity to major interstates and rail lines mean that we’re never more than two days from receiving raw materials or transporting completed sorbent to any location in the country.”
“This facility with its cutting-edge technology, will bring valuable jobs to our city while underscoring our place as a hub for innovation and sustainable growth.”
Our Take:
Spiritus’ decision to base Garden One in Missouri strategically enhances its carbon removal operations by leveraging a central location and skilled workforce. By producing sorbent locally, Spiritus can reduce transportation emissions while supporting Orchard One’s upcoming carbon capture goals. This model of direct air capture, using sorbents that mimic lung structures for efficient CO₂ adsorption, represents a promising shift toward scalable, low-cost carbon sequestration solutions. Spiritus' emphasis on operational control and cost-efficiency could pave the way for broader adoption and expansion of carbon capture facilities, reinforcing Missouri’s role in climate tech innovation.