During 2024 SoilSteam has been following the 3 first SoilSavers in operation across various projects, processing and recovering nearly 10,000 tons of soil by removing harmful species or diseases. The insights we’ve gained from these long-term operations have provided valuable knowledge, resulting in improved machines. The robustness of the machines has also been tested, with objects such as 20 kg stones and Steel pipes unintentionally passing through the system. The first milestone of long-term testing has been reached, and the next milestone is to begin exporting our SoilSaver.
We want to take this opportunity to extend a special thanks to Statens Vegvesen and Dokka Entreprenør AS – respectively the developer and contractor of a groundbreaking project that represented the world’s first project where soil was steam-treated and reused directly on site. These players are pioneers in sustainable soil management, leading the way for the future. This effort not only represents a significant reduction in environmental impact but also an important step toward more sustainable stewardship of our valuable soil resources.
Bergknapp also deserves recognition. Jakob and his talented team are the only green roof providers using steamed soil in sedum production. By doing so, they ensure minimal weeds in their products, simplify maintenance, and deliver better products with less maintenance.
We look forward to continuing this important work with you in 2025 – a year we hope will bring new exciting projects and new opportunities to make a difference! Our goal for 2025 is for our SoilSavers to recover at least 20,000 tons of soil, equivalent to 1,000 truckloads. To achieve this, more contractors and landscapers need to steam and recover soil containing invasive species rather than sending the material to landfills. Landfilling soil is not sustainable and is often more expensive than steam-treating and reusing it.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at SoilSteam!