About us

The Gecko project is a collaboration between ESKA and Paques Biomaterials. Envirochemie, Paques, Jorritsma Bouw and Tauw are involved in engineering the construction of the world’s first plant to produce a natural alternative to plastics (PHA) from paper process water.

ESKA

Paper recycling plant

ESKA is an international paper recycling company specialised in the production of solid board for book covers, puzzles, games and luxury packaging.

Paques Biomaterials

PHA production

Paques Biomaterials has developed a technology in which natural bacteria produce a biodegradable alternative to plastic (PHA) in process water.

Envirochemie

Engineering

Envirochemie is your partner for everything related to water and wastewater treatment in industrial and commercial applications.

Paques

Engineering

Paques develops ingenious anaerobic water treatment systems to reuse wastewater and simultaneously produce biogas or PHA.

Jorritsma Bouw

Construction

Jorritsma Bouw is one of the largest construction companies in the northern Netherlands and specialises in chain collaborations and cradle-to-cradle, smart construction.

Tauw

Environmental consultancy

TAUW is a European consultancy and engineering firm with a strong position in environmental consultancy and the sustainable development of the living environment.

Do you want to know more?

Do you have any questions about this project, its impact on the immediate environment, or the possibilities for treating process water? Please contact us using the contact form below.