Most ESG reports track energy, emissions, and waste, but miss one key metric: Recoverable copper. Every pound lost in sludge or hauling represents wasted value and avoidable emissions. ElectraMet’s electrochemical recovery systems close that gap—turning wastewater into a measurable ESG win. Recover copper, cut CO₂e, and prove sustainability that shows up on both sides of the balance sheet. ♻️ #ESG #CircularEconomy #CopperRecovery #Sustainability #CleanTech #ManufacturingInnovation #ResourceRecovery #WastewaterTreatment #ElectraMet #ARROProgram
ElectraMet
Environmental Services
Lexington, KY 2,283 followers
Sustainable water purification
About us
ElectraMet’s revolutionary technology is ideal for copper capture and recovery in microelectronics manufacturing including semiconductor and optimizing black mass refining for lithium-ion battery recycling by removing impurities and improving target metal purity. Our solution can benefit medical device manufactures, aerospace and aeronautics, electronics waste recyclers, and high-value metal finishers. ElectraMet eliminates complicated chemical processes where coagulants, flocculants, and pH adjustments are used, eliminating sludge production associated with metal treatment and thereby reducing the sludge handling labor required and associated hauling and disposal fees. The electrochemical process doesn’t require the holding tanks and dwell time, so the footprint is greatly reduced compared with traditional, outdated treatment options. The process is automated and provides real time analytics that confirm process control, leading to a simpler process that is easy to execute and reduces reliance on staff. ElectraMet makes use of tailored carbon electrode technology to accomplish highly specific metals removal for a variety of contaminants. Dissolved metals, like copper, that can be recovered and recycled, are produced as a high-grade copper plate. Copper recovery and recycling can become a new income stream and create a circular economy. ElectraMet systems are easily scalable based on the size of your operation and the specific needs at your location.
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http://www.electramet.com
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- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Lexington, KY
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2014
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140 Trade St
Lexington, KY 40511, US
Employees at ElectraMet
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Glen Wernersbach
Idea Person, Savant Software Architect, Startup Guy, Patent Writer, Management Consultant, Venture Funder, Fast Learner of New Things, etc, etc.
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Mike Lewis
Delivering Optimal Outcomes through Sustainable Innovation
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Catherine Conaty
Chief Financial Officer - Experience with Technology and Healthcare High Growth Entrepreneurial Companies
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Eric Batt
Mechanical Engineering Manager for ElectraMet
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Copper recovery is the bridge between sustainability goals and real circularity. Too often, valuable metal leaves the factory as waste. ElectraMet changes that by recovering pure copper from wastewater, enabling acid and water reuse, and turning linear waste streams into circular value loops. Build measurable ESG impact, reduce hauling, and reclaim what’s already yours. ♻️ #CircularEconomy #ESG #CopperRecovery #Sustainability #ManufacturingInnovation #ResourceRecovery #CleanTech #WastewaterTreatment #ElectraMet #ARROProgram
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The Real Carbon Cost of Copper: Why Recovery Beats Recycling Chemical treatment may hit compliance targets — but it doesn’t eliminate waste. Sludge hauling, drying, and smelting add up to nearly 2,000 metric tons of CO₂e over a decade. ElectraMet’s electrochemical systems recover copper directly from solution — no chemicals, no sludge, no trucks. Just clean water, pure metal, and measurable carbon savings. 🌎⚙️ #CopperRecovery #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Decarbonization #WastewaterTreatment #ElectraMet #CleanTech #CarbonFootprint
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Out of the Blue: Turning Copper Waste into Recovered Value That blue liquid on your plating line isn’t waste; it’s opportunity. 💧 ElectraMet’s electrochemical technology captures dissolved copper directly from rinse water and process streams: no sludge, no chemicals, just high-purity recovered metal. When the blue turns clear, value returns. ⚙️♻️ #CopperRecovery #CircularEconomy #WastewaterTreatment #Semiconductor #MetalRecovery #ElectraMet #Sustainability #CleanTech
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We looked in the bucket and found nothing… Then out of the blue, there was a copper tube. If you’ve got the “blues,” a new revenue stream can always cheer you up. Recover more. Haul less. Reuse smarter. #ElectraMet #CopperRecovery #WastewaterTreatment #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Electrochemistry
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♻️ Closing the Loop on Acids For decades, manufacturers have treated spent acids as waste — but that’s changing. ElectraMet’s ARRO™ program regenerates and reuses acids like sulfuric and phosphoric onsite, cutting hauling, reducing CO₂, and saving thousands in chemical costs. What was once a waste liability is now a strategic asset. Learn how forward-thinking facilities are achieving true circular chemistry → https://hubs.ly/Q03Nhff10 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #AcidRecovery #Electrochemistry #WastewaterInnovation
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More fantastic insight from Cameron Lippert on the concepts that led to what ultimately became ElectraMet, courtesy of Middle Tech's great work. #CircularEconomy #LexingtonKY #ElectraMet
Cameron Lippert of ElectraMet on the Pitch That Started Everything Sometimes, all it takes is saying “yes” before you’re ready. Cameron Lippert recalls signing his co-founder up for Awesome Inc's 5 Across pitch competition with less than 24 hours’ notice - a moment that sparked ElectraMet’s launch from university research into a growing hard-tech company. That single event connected them to local investors, mentors, and a startup community that continues to shape Lexington’s innovation economy. #CameronLippert #ElectraMet #LexingtonKY #FiveAcross #AwesomeInc #StartupStory #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #HardTech
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Growth-Driven Leader | Water, Energy & Materials Technology | Executive in Cleantech & Sustainability
Great day at semicon west catching up with our partners Global ZEUS (ZEUS Co., Ltd.). Big things are happening in South Korea 🇰🇷. Stay tuned. ElectraMet
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Copper waste is more than a compliance cost, it’s a lost asset. ElectraMet’s electrochemical recovery turns streams into pure copper, cutting costs, boosting ESG, and creating real ROI. The cheapest copper is the copper you already own. #CopperRecovery #CircularEconomy #WastewaterTreatment
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Here we have Dr. Cameron Lippert giving his talk on Circular Value Chains at #SEMICONWest 2025. If you have any questions about Cameron's presentation, please let us know in the comments. #SEMICONWest2025 #CircularEconomy #ElectraMet #SemiconductorWastewater
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