What is ADCO2? The future of sustainable CO2.

I don’t profess to be a guru in the topic of biogas and sustainability, but during my first 6 weeks at Blended Products I have learned that the team behind ADCO₂ are diligently and passionately pushing this project forward and have been for the past two years.

Spearheaded by Caroline Hunter, Head of Commercial, ADCO₂ is not a new concept. In fact Biogas has been around for thousands of years, the Assyrians used it to heat their bath water, but in an age where Net Zero targets are looming, ADCO₂ can be a solution to many company’s problems.

Caroline brought together a dedicated working group, bringing in leading experts from the biogas and carbon capture sectors.   The group formed a supportive network that pushed the agenda of biogas and carbon capture, arranging yearly seminars on the subject, in fact only recently, we hosted around 80 delegates from within the AD industry in Coventry.

What is ADCO₂?

Simply put, it is Carbon Dioxide captured from the Anaerobic Digestion process.

Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Carbon Dioxide (CO₂).

What is Anaerobic Digestion?

Anaerobic digestion is a natural process where micro-organisms break down organic matter—like food waste, manure, or plant material—without oxygen. This process produces biogas (mainly methane and carbon dioxide) and digestate (a nutrient-rich material that can be used as fertiliser).

The biogas can be used for electricity, heating, or as a fuel, while the digestate helps improve soil health. It’s an eco-friendly way to manage waste and create renewable energy!

What is so special about ADCO₂?

Blended Products have chosen to partner with an AD plant, whose primary feedstock (the material fed into the digester) is vegetables.

Our CO2 is classified as biogenic, meaning it originates from a renewable, short-term carbon cycle rather than fossil fuels. The process itself creates a circular economy, as the remaining nutrient-rich digestate from the vegetable waste can be applied back to agricultural land as a biofertiliser, reducing the need for synthetic fertilisers. 

The other great points about this product are:

It is food-grade standard

It is ISBT certified

It is going through the process of being Plant-based certified.

Which Industries would benefit from using ADCO₂?

The food and beverage industries would hugely benefit, due to the grade of the CO₂ and the fact it is derived from a plant-based source. So, for those manufacturers of Vegan, Vegetarian and Plant Based food or drink products – this is a natural option.

It will also appeal to food producers that align themselves with religious requirements.

But it doesn’t stop there…

Using biogas can help companies lower their carbon footprint in several ways:

1. Renewable Energy Source – Biogas is a green alternative to fossil fuels. When used for electricity, heating, or transport, it replaces high-carbon energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas.
2. Waste Reduction – Anaerobic digestion prevents organic waste (food scraps, manure, plant material) from decomposing in landfills, where it would release methane (a greenhouse gas 25x more potent than CO₂).
3. Carbon-Neutral Cycle – The CO₂ released when burning biogas is part of the natural carbon cycle because it originally came from plants that absorbed CO₂ during growth. This makes it carbon-neutral compared to fossil fuels, which release stored carbon from millions of years ago.
4. Sustainable Fertiliser – The digestate left over from anaerobic digestion can replace synthetic fertilisers, reducing emissions from fertiliser production and improving soil health.

By switching to biogas, companies can cut emissions, reduce waste, and support a circular economy—all while lowering their environmental impact.

As you can see it is a very beneficial product with many benefits.

ADCO2 is available from Blended, this Summer. If you’re keen to know more and curious about the product, register your interest here: (Link to landing page form).

Or call one of our team for a chat about ADCO2 – they would be happy to help.

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