TRANSFORMING WASTE INTO SOLUTIONS THAT PROTECT OUR BLUE ECONOMY THROUGH SCIENCE AND CIRCULAR INNOVATION.
Herock Envirotech is a Nigerian cleantech startup turning agricultural waste into biodegradable, low-cost products that restore ecosystems and create economic value — starting with our flagship Chicken Feather Oil Pillow (CFOP), a scientifically validated oil sorbent.
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Turning chicken feathers into a solution for Nigeria's oil spill crisis.
Herock Envirotech Makes Top 8 at Nigerian Academy of Engineering Innovation Competition
Herock Envirotech's Chicken Feather-Based Biosorbent Pillows for Sustainable Oil Spill Remediation was shortlisted among the top 8 finalists in the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE) 3rd National Innovation Competition — and earned a Certificate of Merit from the Academy.
Certificate of Merit
Nigerian Academy of Engineering
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Lagos · Sheraton Ikeja
High-Capacity Absorption
Absorbs over 10 times its own weight in oil — fuels, lubricants, and hydrocarbons.
Sustainable Core Material
Made from processed poultry feathers — fibrous keratin structure naturally binds oil while repelling water.
Hydrophobic Behavior
Floats on water and selectively absorbs oil from both hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon spills.
Industrial Durability
Tear-resistant mesh casing prevents bursting when saturated.
Biodegradable Disposal
Fully biodegradable after use — leaves no secondary waste or microplastic pollution.
Cost-Effective Production
Simple manufacturing process using locally sourced agricultural waste.
OIL ABSORBENT PILLOWS
For Hydrocarbon and Non-Hydrocarbon spill response — a high-performance, eco-friendly sorbent made from processed chicken feathers.
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First Response Kit for Oil Spill
Be prepared. Act fast.
Our oil spill response kit includes absorbent pillows and essential accessories for quick containment and cleanup. Designed for rapid deployment in industrial, marine, and community environments.
About Us
Herock Envirotech Ltd. is a Nigerian cleantech company focused on transforming agricultural waste into high-performance environmental solutions. We develop and manufacture the Chicken Feather Oil Pillow (CFOP) — a biodegradable, cost-effective alternative to conventional oil absorbents, validated at TRL 7.
By converting poultry feather waste into functional sorbents, we address two critical challenges: agricultural waste management and oil spill remediation — creating value at every step of the circular economy.
Mission
To build Africa's circular economy by developing environmentally responsible products and technologies that convert waste into valuable solutions — protecting our blue economy through science and innovation.
Learn More About UsAligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our Chicken Feather Oil Pillow innovation advances SDGs 9, 12, 13, and 14 through circular manufacturing, responsible production, climate-conscious remediation, and protection of life below water.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water