Typha Co.
Typha Co.
Canada
Description

Typha Co. is sustaining long-term remediation efforts for Lake Winnipeg‘s environmental crisis by repurposing run-off nutrients into horticulture products (e.g soilless grow media, soil amendments, flowerpots, etc.). Not only does the consumption of our product advance a circular system for nutrient capture initiatives, but it also displaces the use of unsustainable alternatives used by growers (notably peat moss, coco coir, & rockwool).

ombre d'employé.es
2 - 10 employé.es
Site Web de entreprise
https://typhacompany.com/
Catégories
Optimisation de la chaîne d'approvisionnement Durabilité environnementale Financement Éducation Scientific research
Industries
Agriculture Environment Manufacturing
Représentation
Petite entreprise Entreprise sociale Propriété des jeunes

Récents projets

Digital marketing

#1 Website implementation & refining. #2 Website activity tracking. #3 Website B2C & B2B sales #4 Creating sales funnels with advertising #5 Automize digital marketing

Admin Alec Massé
Jumelages 2
Catégorie Publicités + 4
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Optimizing Cattail Enzymes for Sustainable Industrial Use

This project aims to explore the potential of enzymes derived from Typha spp., commonly known as cattails, for industrial applications. These enzymes could play a significant role in processes such as breaking down cellulose for biofuels or creating biodegradable materials. The project involves characterizing the kinetics of these enzymes and identifying optimal reaction conditions, such as pH and temperature, to maximize their efficiency. Students will conduct enzyme assays to analyze reaction rates and determine key parameters like Vmax and Km. By comparing cattail-derived enzymes with existing commercial alternatives, the project seeks to assess their viability for sustainable industrial applications. Ultimately, this project provides an opportunity for students to apply their classroom knowledge in biochemistry and environmental science to real-world challenges.

Admin Alec Massé
Jumelages 0
Catégorie Biotechnologie + 2
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Intern Grower

The main goal for the project is to provide an intern with hands-on experience in maintaining a hydroponic system while supporting a up and coming social enterprise that is trying to develop a peat free horticulture substrate. The intern will work with Typha Co.'s Grower Technician to implement growing trial and that growing regimens are followed while ensuring effective data collection.

Admin Alec Massé
Jumelages 2
Catégorie Durabilité environnementale + 1
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Bioresource Strategist

We have a mission to create a growing medium with a far lower environmental footprint than the status quo peat based growing mediums. We want to accomplish this by using Typha or Cattails that absorb agricultural and human waste nutrient pollutants from watersheds, mitigating eutrophication downstream in lakes and other water bodies. Harvesting and repurposing Typha has been shown to successfully remove significant amounts of pollutant N and P from water systems by taking it out of the system. While importantly, harvested wetlands have also been shown to continue to grow to great health year after year. We currently have access to a constructed wetland which can supply us enough Typha for at least the next year. Although we will need to expand our harvesting operations as business grows. There is an estimated 3-6 million tonnes of Typha available to be harvested annually in Manitoba and we would like to harvest at maximum, a tenth of that in the future. Much of this harvestable Typha is on crown land, private farms, and municipal property. We would like you to come up with and report on strategies necessary to reach this harvesting goal at a low cost and with minimal negative effect on the environment.

Admin Alec Massé
Jumelages 3
Catégorie Opérations + 4
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Dernières rétroactions

Inderpreet Dhillon
Inderpreet Dhillon
Apprenant.e
avril 9, 2025
Rétroaction de projet
I wanted to take a moment to share my experience working with the Digital Marketing team from Typha Co. during the Level UP program in February 2025. It was an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a knowledgeable and supportive team. I truly appreciated the clear communication, structured approach to tasks, and the insights shared throughout the experience. The team’s professionalism and willingness to engage in meaningful discussions made the collaboration both productive and enjoyable. Thank you for the opportunity—I look forward to working together again in the future! Best, Inderpreet Dhillon
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Shayla Santucci
Apprenant.e
avril 4, 2025
Rétroaction de projet
Collaborating on this project with Typha Co. was a great experience that deepened my understanding of GIS-based ecological assessments. Despite some technical challenges, I gained valuable experience in integrating hydrological, LiDAR, wetland inventory, and topographical data to evaluate wetland sites. The project reinforced the importance of balancing environmental conservation with practical implementation factors such as accessibility and infrastructure. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this important work and look forward to seeing future advancements in sustainable Typha harvesting efforts.
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Intern Grower
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Annie Gosewich
Apprenant.e
avril 2, 2025
Rétroaction de projet
I had a positive experience working with Typha Co. Instructions were clear.
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