About PHANTOM
The Team Behind the Technology
PHANTOM was developed by a specialist team in Japan with deep roots in industrial thermodynamics, circular economy strategy, and sustainable waste infrastructure. Every system we build is backed by decades of combined expertise across engineering, commercial deployment, and environmental regulation.
Origin & Expertise
Developed in Japan. Built for Global Scale.
The PHANTOM system originates from Japan — a country with some of the world's most rigorous industrial waste regulations and a culture of precision engineering. Our technical team draws on decades of applied research in subcritical water chemistry, high-pressure reactor design, and organic polymer degradation.
This foundation of deep technical knowledge is what enables PHANTOM to deliver what others cannot: a closed-loop waste treatment process with zero dioxin emissions, validated sterilisation, and commercially valuable outputs — all in a single 30-minute cycle.
>99.9%
Pathogen Kill Rate
0
Dioxin Emissions
30 min
Per Treatment Cycle
10 yr
Major Maintenance Interval
Core Disciplines
Expertise Across the Full Waste Treatment Value Chain
Subcritical Water Chemistry
Manipulation of Kw ionic constant at 100–374°C to drive molecular hydrolysis without additives.
Pressure Vessel Engineering
High-integrity spherical reactor design rated to ≤22.1 MPa with 10-year maintenance cycles.
ESG & Circular Economy
Output classification, carbon accounting, and compliance support across UK, EU, and APAC markets.
Regulatory Navigation
IStAATT validation, EA permitting, ADC applications, and DEFRA-approved waste codes.
Our Team
The Specialists Behind PHANTOM
A focused team of engineers, strategists, and communications experts — each bringing deep domain knowledge to every client engagement.
Strategic & Commercial Lead
Avery
Avery bridges complex waste treatment technology with commercial outcomes. With a background in industrial investment and sustainability strategy, Avery leads client-facing engagements — from initial feasibility assessments through to full procurement support. Specialises in building the business case for ESG-driven capital expenditure in waste infrastructure. Based in London.
Lead Process Engineer
Tanaka
Tanaka leads all technical development and process engineering for the PHANTOM system. With deep expertise in subcritical water chemistry and high-pressure thermal systems, Tanaka oversees reactor design, process optimisation, and the validation protocols that underpin PHANTOM's >99.9% pathogen kill rate certification. Based in Japan.
Marketing & Public Relations
Ren
Ren shapes PHANTOM's presence across regulated and sustainability-focused markets. With expertise in environmental communications and Zero Waste to Landfill accreditation, Ren ensures PHANTOM's technology reaches the decision-makers who need it most — hospital procurement, agricultural operators, and industrial sustainability leads. Based in United Kingdom.
Credentials & Validation
Independently Validated. Rigorously Tested.
PHANTOM's performance claims are backed by independent regulatory testing, not marketing assertions.
IStAATT Level III Validated
PHANTOM systems have undergone Independent Subcritical Thermal Treatment Testing protocols confirming >99.9999% (6-log) pathogen reduction — the highest level of validation for non-incineration medical waste treatment in the UK.
10+ Years Process R&D
PHANTOM technology is the result of over a decade of applied research in subcritical water chemistry, high-pressure reactor engineering, and organic polymer hydrolysis conducted by our Japan-based technical team.
Zero Dioxin Output — Verified
PHANTOM's sealed, oxygen-free pressure vessel produces no dioxins, furans, or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons — a direct consequence of operating without combustion.
Multi-Industry Deployment
PHANTOM systems have been deployed across medical, agricultural, food processing, and industrial applications in multiple countries — providing a validated cross-sector track record of performance.
SUS 304 Stainless Steel Reactor
The spherical pressure vessel is fabricated in pharmaceutical-grade SUS 304 stainless steel, rated to ≤22.1 MPa. Design life exceeds 10 years between major maintenance intervals under continuous-cycle operation.
How PHANTOM Came to Be
Built Out of Necessity, Not Novelty
The PHANTOM system was not designed to compete with incinerators. It was designed because incinerators were failing entire categories of waste operators — generating toxic emissions, requiring lengthy permitting processes, and producing no reusable outputs. Composting was slow and odour-intensive. Landfill costs were rising year-on-year. There was a gap in the market for a technology that could process organic waste rapidly, cleanly, and with commercial outputs.
The technical foundation was subcritical water hydrolysis — a thermodynamic phenomenon long studied in food science and chemical engineering, but rarely applied at the industrial waste treatment scale. At temperatures between 180–374°C under pressures of 10–22 MPa, liquid water transitions into a highly reactive ionic medium capable of cleaving protein bonds, hydrolysing polymers, and sterilising biological material — all without combustion.
Our Japan-based engineering team spent over a decade refining this process for industrial deployment: optimising reactor geometry, pressure cycling parameters, material selection, and output separation. The result is a system that processes up to 3 tonnes of organic waste per 30-minute cycle and produces three sellable outputs — sterile compost, amino acid-rich liquid fertiliser, and high-calorie solid fuel.
PHANTOM is now deployed across hospitals, livestock operations, food processors, and industrial facilities — in markets from the UK to Southeast Asia. Every installation is preceded by a full waste stream assessment and followed by ongoing technical support from our specialist team.
Why It Matters
Deep Expertise, Not Just Equipment
Every PHANTOM client engagement starts with a detailed input assessment — analysing waste stream composition, throughput requirements, regulatory context, and output markets. We don't just sell equipment; we design complete waste treatment solutions and support our clients through regulatory approval, staff training, and ongoing optimisation.
Markets & Validation
Where PHANTOM Operates
PHANTOM systems are deployed across the United Kingdom, European Union, Japan, Middle East (GCC), and Southeast Asia — serving hospitals, livestock operations, food processors, fisheries, and industrial manufacturers. Each market presents distinct regulatory requirements: EA Environmental Permits and IStAATT Level III validation in England and Wales; SEPA licensing in Scotland; EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2024) compliance across Europe; and Ministry of the Environment approvals in Japan.
The PHANTOM system has undergone independent validation under IStAATT (Independent Subcritical Thermal Treatment Testing) protocols, confirming greater than 99.9999% (6-log) pathogen reduction — the highest validation level for non-incineration medical waste treatment. The system is engineered to ASME pressure vessel standards, with CE marking for EU markets and KS certification for Korean and Asian regulatory jurisdictions. Our technical team provides regulatory pathway support for each target market, including permit applications, performance testing documentation, and operator training certification.
Ready to Discuss Your Waste Challenge?
Our team will assess your waste stream, throughput, and site requirements — and provide a detailed proposal within 5 business days.