W8ST was born from the belief that nothing truly ends.

That what’s discarded can return, renewed,

That waste, too, has a second life — and a third, and a fourth.
That cycles are wiser than straight lines.

The infinity symbol in our name is more than a mark.
It’s a promise:
to loop what’s been lost,
to breathe life into leftovers,
to turn endings into origins.

It’s the shape of our ambition —
a future where waste is just the beginning of something better.

Our technology transforms industrial and municipal waste streams into valuable resources, closing loops and reimagining waste as part of an infinite cycle.

By combining traditional knowledge with cutting-edge innovation, we deliver practical, clean solutions across sectors.

Our People

With team members across Australia and New Zealand, our collective expertise spans engineering, microbiology, sustainability and construction.

What unites us is a shared belief: waste isn’t a problem — it’s a resource. And when harnessed well, it can power now, and the future.

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    Steve Jackson

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER

    Steve is a proven leader in construction, infrastructure and governance, with senior roles across tier-one firms. At W8ST, he brings deep commercial expertise, systems thinking, and a track record of building high-performing teams to lead the rollout of circular technology solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

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    Rick Edwards

    CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER

    Rick is a dynamic leader in construction and industrial engineering with over two decades in environmental and waste-to-energy design innovation. At W8ST, he drives scalable, tech-enabled sustainability solutions with positive commercial, operational and planetary impact.

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    Adam Tait

    CHIEF MICROBIOLOGIST

    Adam is a microalgae scientist applying advanced AI and mass spectrometry to wastewater systems. At W8ST, he brings deep scientific insight and innovative thinking to optimise algae-based technologies for real-world impact.

  • Leah Graham

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (NEW ZEALAND)

    With deep expertise in automation, advanced materials, and utilities management, Leah leads innovative solutions that reduce global consumption, enhance efficiency, and drive decarbonisation across energy, water and waste infrastructure.

  • Llawela Forrest

    COMMUNICATIONS & IMPACT ADVISOR

    Llawela Forrest is a social impact strategist and communications leader with 20+ years’ experience across philanthropy, social enterprise and ethical business. She drives storytelling and impact and is passionate about systems change and regenerative futures.

Our Impact

Turning waste into value for people, planet and industry.

W8ST’s technologies deliver measurable outcomes-helping future-proof your operations and support the planet and its people.

    • Organic waste elimination

    • Plastic waste elimination

    • Circular water heating & cooling systems

    • Behind-the-metre renewable energy

    • Carbon emissions reduction

    • Organic fertiliser soil remediation

    • Waste diversion from landfill

    • Water contamination nutrient removal

    • High-value nutraceuticals

    • Organic fertiliser

    • Energy recovery

    • SAF biofuels