*At Alka Eco Liquification, a body is pressurised in our unit. Of 11 bar and treated at a temperature of 190°. After this, a liquid and the bones of the deceased remain. These bones can be ground up. So that next-of-kin have ashes to scatter,” Luc says. The remaining liquid, also called effluent, is harmless to the environment. “This is because it is completely sterile when used at this specific pressure and a certain number of degrees Celsius. I spent a year resomerising pets. To come to this discovery. So this means that all germs and bacteria are rendered completely harmless. Alka Eco Liquification is therefore, when used with the right unit, an eco-friendly option.” Both burial and cremation involve environmental impact. If someone has been ill or had to take medication, these substances enter the environment. So this is not the case with Alka Eco Liquification Systems from AlkaEco. “Besides, with us, the process of Alka Eco Liquification also takes only 2.5 hours,” says Luc.
Alka Eco Liquification System
Luc has quite a lot of knowledge in the field of chemical processes. “Through my years of experience at DSM, a chemical company that focuses mainly on fine chemistry and biotechnology, I got involved in Alka Eco Liquification. I soon saw it as a wonderful, environmentally friendly solution in the field of corpse disposal. Our units operate according to the latest guidelines and meet high quality standards. Production takes place. Netherlands and Germany. As many as 16 specialists are involved.”
New Invention
It is important for Luc to keep innovating and developing. Not only does he ensure that his units are built to the best quality standards, but he also develops new products with his company. “We have just launched an innovative, revolutionary product,” he says proudly. “It involves a drug destruction unit. When drugs are destroyed, it always leaves its mark on the environment because they are often harmful, chemical substances. Our unit ensures that drugs are destroyed without releasing harmful substances into the environment. As far as I am concerned, the invention of the century!” The police are very enthusiastic about this unit.
In addition, Professor Emmo Meijer, figurehead of the Top Sector Chemicals, is very enthusiastic about both the Alka Eco Liquification System and Ecoresomation’s drug destruction unit.
Government
In May, the Dutch government launched an investigation into Alka Eco Liquification. “They also spoke to me and asked scientific questions,” Luc said, “so it is to be hoped that as a result of this investigation, the caretaker cabinet will soon make a decision on Alka Eco Liquification in the Netherlands.” Resomerisation was several weeks ago. declared as not ‘controversial’ and may still be allowed in the Netherlands this year. “Previously, there were still concerns about the effluent,” says Luc. “Those concerns turn out to be. Unfounded the moment the effluent is sterile.”
Luc now knows that the current status of Alka Eco Liquification in the Netherlands will soon change. “It is not only sustainable, but also much cheaper than cremation, for example. It has enormous advantages. People should be able to freely choose what happens to their bodies after death. Then it is nice if you can choose an economical way that also protects nature.”