Ecofario’s founder Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Porkert Honoured with Bavarian State Medal for Outstanding Environmental Achievements. The Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection recognizes Ecofario’s founder for his pioneering contributions to sustainable water purification and circular economy technologies.
The Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection has announced the recipients of the Bayerische Staatsmedaille für herausragende Verdienste um die Umwelt 2025 (Bavarian State Medal for Outstanding Environmental Achievements). Among the distinguished honourees is Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Porkert, founder and CEO of Ecofario GmbH, who will receive the award for his exceptional contributions to environmental innovation and sustainable industrial water treatment.
The medal, presented personally by Bavarian Environment Minister Thorsten Glauber, MdL, will be awarded on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, in the Max-Joseph-Saal of the Munich Residenz. The ceremony celebrates individuals whose work has significantly advanced environmental protection and sustainability in Bavaria and beyond.
Dr. Porkert’s work with Ecofario has been instrumental in developing filterless High-G separation technology, enabling industries—particularly in the paper and wastewater sectors—to recover resources, reduce pollutants, and minimize microplastic emissions. His research and entrepreneurial vision have helped bridge technological innovation with measurable environmental impact, setting new benchmarks for efficiency and ecological responsibility.
The Bavarian State Medal represents one of the highest environmental honours awarded by the State of Bavaria, underscoring the importance of sustainable innovation in tackling the ecological challenges of our time.
“Receiving this recognition from the Bavarian State Ministry is a great honour,” says Dr. Sebastian Porkert. “It reinforces our mission at Ecofario—to develop technologies that enable industries to operate sustainably while protecting our most vital resource: water.”
With this recognition, Dr. Porkert joins a distinguished group of professionals and researchers who have dedicated their careers to protecting the environment and advancing the principles of a circular economy.
About ECOFARIO GmbH
ECOFARIO GmbH is a German technology provider specializing in next-generation fluid filtration solutions. Headquartered in Greifenberg, ECOFARIO develops and delivers advanced separation systems that combine maximum efficiency with minimized environmental impact.
Contact: ECOFARIO GmbH Ph: +49 8152 9937726 E: info@ecofario.eco – www.ecofario.eco
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