“While DAC and CO2 capture play vital roles in climate change mitigation, the costs remain preventively high.” explains Tadashi Kubo, CEO of AC Biode. “It is not just that, but one there is another huge problem. What do we do with the CO2 after it has been captured?” Injection into the ground is feasible in some areas of the world. In Japan, where RECO GLASS originated it cannot be used as long term storage due to the seismic activity.

The system developed by RevCell involves adsorbing CO2 using filters like those found in air purifiers, converting it into glass raw materials, and recycling it into glass at glass manufacturing plants. For glass manufacturers very little changes. The manufacturing process and chemical composition remain the same. This allows for a variety of applications such as bottles, luxury cosmetic containers, glassware, construction materials, crystal trophies for events, and regional souvenirs. In Japan, RevCell and AC Biode are collaborating with major cleanroom manufacturers for air purifiers with DAC capabilities and with leading glass manufacturers for glass recycling.

Currently, RECO GLASS is receiving app support. This will all visualize CO2 adsorption levels, connecting via QR codes. AC Biode is promoting transparency in the carbon capture market. To create efficient supply chains the company is now looking for local partnerships with SMEs and events like the Olympic games.

The system was showcased at events such as the May 2023 G7 Hiroshima Summit, Expo City Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, ChangeNow in Paris, France's VivaTechnology in Paris, and competitions hosted by Audi (Paris) and the Korean government's accelerator program (Seoul), receiving high praise domestically and internationally. Commercialization of air purifiers with DAC functionality is scheduled for this fall, with simultaneous expansion into overseas markets, including Japan, Europe, and Asia.