Aries launches commercial-scale gasification method for PFAS destruction
Aries Clean Technologies has announced a new commercial-scale gasification process that eliminates 97% of “forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). These compounds are routinely found in biosolids, the byproduct of wastewater treatment, and their presence in biosolids has led to land and water contamination where the material is used in agriculture and landfills.
According to Aries, the new solution has been validated by an independent third-party environmental engineering firm, and it marks a nationwide first as a technology proven to work at industrial scale, that can safely destroy PFAS in municipal wastewater sludge and yield a PFAS-free bio-ash product that is safe to use in several industries.
Aries' commercial-scale facility in Linden, New Jersey processes over a million people's waste every day. Beyond PFAS elimination, Aries' gasification process converts biosolids into energy which is used to power the plant. This closed-loop process, coupled with Aries' ability to site proximal to wastewater facilities and reduce transportation needs offers significant greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Many U.S. states have issued regulations as the spread of PFAS contamination has become more concerning. Traditional disposal methods – spreading on farmland, depositing in landfills, or incineration - are no longer acceptable as they are sources of contamination, introducing PFAS into air, water and soil.
"We've proven PFAS can be destroyed—not just displaced," said Jon Cozens, CEO of Aries Clean Technologies. "This is a breakthrough that municipalities across the country have been waiting for."
Aries is actively engaging municipalities, state agencies, and private sector partners with goals to be a long-term community partner. Several projects are in development, including a facility in Maine, expected to break ground in early 2026.
"We're not asking cities to gamble on unproven tech," said Cozens. "We're showing them it's possible, right now, to safely destroy PFAS, protect public health, and generate renewable energy—all without adding to their budgets or taking on risk."
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