PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A few small businesses in the East Valley focused on the environment are getting federal grants.
On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that $2.4 million is going to 24 small businesses nationwide, including one in Tempe and two in Gilbert.
The agency said that companies are using innovative approaches to tackle environmental problems.
Tempe-based BetR-blok is producing a building block alternative made from waste biomass and recycled materials.
Circle Concrete Tech is designing an enhanced recycled steel fiber that would replace rebar for concrete reinforcement that has a lower carbon footprint.
Huma, Inc. is creating a special enhanced and more efficient fertilizer from compounds that are designed to reduce the impact on the environment.
The 24 businesses will receive $100,000 of Phase I funding for six months for “proof of concept” for their proposed technology, and once that’s done, they‘ll receive up to $400,000 to further develop and commercialize their technology, the …