Angkor Alchemy
Turning Waste into Energy, Soil & Opportunity
Community-powered waste solutions for Southeast Asia – engineered in Switzerland, rooted in Cambodia
Grassroots Waste Solutions empower local communities to turn waste into opportunity—through accessible technology, training, and people-powered action. We start small, scale smart, and grow from within.
The Challenge
A Triple Crisis Undermining Rural Resilience
Southeast Asia’s rural regions face an overlapping crisis of plastic pollution, energy poverty, and soil degradation – all of which limit food security, development, and climate adaptation.
Dual Waste Crisis
Southeast Asia produces over 275 million tons of waste each year – 75M plastic and 200M organic – much of it left unmanaged, polluting ecosystems and wasting regenerative value.
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Energy Insecurity
Over 80% of rural communities lack access to reliable energy or modern waste management, leading to dependence on diesel, firewood, and open burning.
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Soil Depletion
Between 30-40% of farmland is affected by declining soil health, weakening yields and increasing vulnerability to climate stress.
Our Solution
A Circular System Built for Rural Empowerment
Angkor Alchemy will deploy a decentralized, off-grid system that transforms plastic and organic waste into clean energy and biochar – improving soils, cutting emissions, and creating livelihoods.
Community Hubs
Starting with the MMTC in Siem Reap, we will establish waste-to-energy hubs across Southeast Asia where they’re most needed.
NagaSys 250D
A self-powered pyrolysis system that transforms plastic and organic waste into biochar and clean fuel – the engine of every hub.
The Naga App
A mobile platform that funds new hubs, connects recyclers, and tracks real-time environmental impact.
How it Works
Collect
Plastic and organic waste is gathered from communities
Convert
Waste is processed in the NagaSys 250D using co-pyrolysis
Generate
Outputs include clean-burning oil and soil-reviving biochar
Engage
The Naga App tracks activity, impact, and local participation
Growth
Revenue supports operation, enabling a regenerative growth loop
The MMTC
The Mindful Matter Transformation Center (MMTC) will serve as our pilot hub, R&D center, training ground, and public showcase in Cambodia.
Prototype operations and app deployment
Partner visits and media exposure
Grassroots training and community engagement
👉 From this anchor point, we will scale a network of local hubs across the region.
Why Now?
Off-Grid Solutions
Southeast Asia urgently needs off-grid systems to manage waste and generate clean energy.
Regenerative Agriculture
Soil regeneration is gaining momentum across the region as farmers seek sustainable methods
Local Communities
Local communities are ready for tools they can own, operate and benefit from directly.
Regulatory Momentum
ASEAN countries are tightening plastic-ban targets, and demand for carbon credits is surging.
👉 Angkor Alchemy meets this moment with a model that is practical, proven and community-powered.
How We Create Value
These three flows fund every new hub, making the model self-growing.
App Subscriptions
Building a network of waste actors and changemakers
Product Sales
Clean pyrolysis oil and biochar sold locally
Impact Data
Verified environmental benefits shared with partners and platforms
👉 Each stream fuels the next – creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where revenue grows with every new hub deployed.
The Impact We Aim to Create
We don’t just measure success by revenue – we track how much waste we divert, how many communities we empower, and how we help restore ecosystems.
👉 All impact data tracked and verified via the Naga App.
The Naga App
The Naga App is the digital engine behind Angkor Alchemy’s mission. It activates people who care about the waste crisis in Southeast Asia – turning awareness into action.
Activate
Maps waste hotspots and helps create new waste recovery hubs for just $1 per month.
Connect
Track real-world Impact
Helps track impact metrics for waste diverted, oil produced, and biochar delivered.
Explore
Provides a transparent dashboard of all active hubs and their impact.
Who it’s for:
- People who want to make a difference – from Southeast Asia around the world
- Youth, educators, changemakers, and diaspora supporters
- Anyone ready to turn concern into measurable impact
🎯 Every subscriber brings us closer to our goal: 144 hubs across the region
Why it Works
Designed for Lasting Impact
Angkor Alchemy combines Swiss engineering, field-tested pyrolysis technology, and a deep local network.
Co-pyrolysis system based on proven technology
Self-powered, low-cost design for rural independence
Fully embedded in community action via the Naga App
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 7, 11, 12, 13)
Cycle of Change
Your support powers a regenerative engine:
From Video to Voice
Apsara's Whisper
A documentary series exploring the environmental and spiritual pulse of Cambodia — the origin story behind Angkor Alchemy.
YouTube Channel
Follow our journey in real time: tech builds, app demos, partner spotlights, and life on the frontlines of transformation.
Our Story
Pueng That
The origins of Angkor Alchemy began in 2017, when founder Pueng That returned to Cambodia to reconnect with his roots after a life spent in Switzerland as an environmental engineer. Shocked by the scale of plastic pollution in rural areas – especially single use bags – he began developing early concepts to confront the crisis.
His exploration led him to chemical recycling and the creation of the documentary Apsara’s Whisper, which captured both the environmental challenges and the strength of local communities. This journey laid the foundation for what would become Angkor Alchemy – a community-powered movement to transform waste into energy, soil, and opportunity.
Our Partners & Network
Our Growing Ecosystem
Angkor Alchemy is built on strong partnerships – from Swiss engineers and Cambodian storytellers to local recyclers, trainers, and researchers. Together, we’re co-creating a regenerative future.
Technology & R&D
- Stavolt AG (Swiss pyrolysis system)
- THAT LLC (digital architecture)
Media & Storytelling
- PLAWARE
- Apsara’s Whisper (documentary series)
Community & Education
- Local NGOs in Cambodia
- Grassroots youth networks
Policy & Research
- Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST)
👉 Interested in joining us? Reach Out!
Mitmachen
👉 Subscribe via PayPal & Join the App Waitlist
Your early support helps us launch faster – and you’ll be among the first to use the Naga App.
👉 Interested in Supporting Our Growth?
We’re currently raising seed funding. If you’d like to explore partnership or investment opportunities, get in touch.