Built to Advance PFAS Remediation.

A partnership built for PFAS-impacted land.

Phytogen was formed to advance a practical new pathway for PFAS soil remediation in Australia. Combining Hemp Farms Australia’s expertise in industrial hemp genetics and agronomy with ENV Solutions’ remediation delivery capability, Phytogen is building an evidence-led, field-ready model for restoring contaminated land.

Our Mission and Values

We are guided by a commitment to evidence-led integrity, building trust through rigorous science, defensible data, and transparent communication that is never overstated. Safety and environmental stewardship underpin every decision we make, ensuring the protection of people, operations, and ecosystems through strong controls and a compliance-first approach. We take full responsibility for the entire remediation journey, maintaining clear chain-of-custody, credible disposal pathways, and documentation that stands up to scrutiny. Above all, we believe effective remediation is achieved through partnership, working closely with clients, consultants, regulators, and communities to deliver practical, scalable solutions that perform reliably in real-world conditions.

Built by Agronomy and Remediation Leaders.

Phytogen combines Hemp Farms Australia’s expertise in industrial hemp genetics and agronomy with ENV Solutions’ experience in remediation delivery to create a practical, evidence-led pathway for PFAS-impacted soil.

Lauchlan Grout

CEO of Hemp Farms Australia

Leads the agronomy side of Phytogen, bringing deep expertise in industrial hemp genetics, crop development and large-scale field execution.

James Foster

CEO of ENV Solutions

Leads the remediation delivery side of Phytogen, with extensive experience managing environmental remediation projects across complex operational sites.

Our Partner.

A Cordeel Group Company

C-Biotech is a key international partner in advancing hemp-based PFAS phytoremediation. Through field work in Belgium combining industrial hemp and targeted soil treatments, C-Biotech has helped demonstrate the potential for scalable, nature-based PFAS remediation. Phytogen works with C-Biotech as the regional partner for Australia and New Zealand.

Cordeel Headquarters – Temse, Belgium

Frederik Verstraete

CEO, C-Biotech

Ingmar Nopens

Managing Director, C-Biotech

Discuss your site with us.

If you’re assessing PFAS-impacted land, PHYTOgen can help you explore a practical, evidence-led remediation pathway.