Syrinx
Syrinx (Syrinx Environmental) is a Perth-based, founder-led multidisciplinary environmental design firm founded in 2000 that delivers nature-based biodiversity, water and climate solutions — including its flagship EnPhytoBox® modular IoT-enabled wetland-in-a-box water-treatment system — to government, mining, urban-development and education clients across Australia, New Zealand and increasingly Eastern Europe and North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersPerth, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Syrinx does
Syrinx (Syrinx Environmental) is a privately held, founder-led Australian multidisciplinary environmental design firm founded in 2000 by Dr. Kathy Meney and headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, with offices in Rotorua (New Zealand) and Launceston (Tasmania) and business development representation in Canada. The company integrates landscape architecture, environmental engineering, freshwater ecology and design under its proprietary Integrated Sustainable Design (ISD) framework to deliver nature-based biodiversity, water and climate solutions across urban, rural and industrial settings, and also applies Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) as a forecasting and planning tool — notably producing the first NCA case study in the mining sector at the 350-hectare BHP Beenup post-mining restoration. Its technology stack combines nature-based systems engineering (phytoremediation, bioremediation, biosorption) with IoT-enabled remote monitoring inside modular, containerised units, embodied in the EnPhytoBox® wetland-in-a-box water-treatment system (each unit treats up to 100,000 L/day), alongside two other proprietary hardware products: the DLT Demountable Litter Trap (AS 4100-certified marine-grade stainless-steel gross pollutant traps, manufactured in Tasmania via partnership with AusTas) and the Syrinx Shade Structure. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services (multi-year anchor engagements such as Greater Curtin 2012–ongoing with Curtin University and Burnie 2014–ongoing with Burnie City Council) plus growing hardware sales (first commercial EnPhytoBox® deployment scheduled for Eastern Europe mid-2025; additional installations confirmed for New Zealand 2026), supported by sales-led and enterprise field-sales motions with tenders and joint-venture delivery (e.g., the Worley Arcadis Joint Venture for the Westport Marine and Ports Infrastructure Program). Customer base is concentrated in government, mining/industrial, education and urban-development segments, with notable logos including BHP, Curtin University, Burnie City Council, Development WA, City of Perth and the Westport Program consortium.
Syrinx firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Syrinx
- Legal name
- Syrinx Environmental
- Website
- https://syrinx.net.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Syrinx (Syrinx Environmental) is a Perth-based, founder-led multidisciplinary environmental design firm founded in 2000 that delivers nature-based biodiversity, water and climate solutions — including its flagship EnPhytoBox® modular IoT-enabled wetland-in-a-box water-treatment system — to government, mining, urban-development and education clients across Australia, New Zealand and increasingly Eastern Europe and North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Syrinx industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Environmental Design & Nature-based Solutions Consulting
- NAICS
- Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)
- SIC
- Water Supply (4941)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Utilities (Advanced Treatment & Blending) (EUANAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)
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Where Syrinx is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Perth
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices3 records
Markets served
Syrinx business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Nature-based design and consulting services: Integrated Sustainable Design services spanning urban, rural and industrial settings; delivered to public and private sector clients on a project basis (multi-year contracts for ongoing engagements like Greater Curtin 2012–Ongoing and Burnie 2014–Ongoing).
- EnPhytoBox® hardware sales / deployment: Sale and deployment of the EnPhytoBox® modular water-treatment units. First commercial deployment scheduled for Eastern Europe in mid-2025, with additional installations confirmed for New Zealand in 2026.
- DLT Demountable Litter Trap hardware sales: Sale of DLT units (single, dual, dual-with-diffuser, multiple configurations) including the C&E (Coastal & Estuarine) series; manufactured in Tasmania via partnership with AusTas.
- Syrinx Shade Structure product sales: Design, fabrication and installation of shade structures (e.g., Point Fraser playscape for the City of Perth). One-time/installation revenue.
- Impact investment activities (Syrinx New Zealand): Syrinx New Zealand operates as an Impact Investor of the NZ Sustainable Business Network, indicating direct or fund-based impact investing activity.
- Research and development grants / R&D licensing: Syrinx is a registered R&D company working with universities and research partners; collaborates on projects (e.g., CRC TiME on Natural Capital Accounting in mining).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | No-cost pilot implementation via AcceliGOV2024 with Leading Cities |
| Unit Pricing | — | Commercial EnPhytoBox® deployment (quote-based) |
Go-to-market motion5 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
Syrinx product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Syrinx is a multidisciplinary environmental design firm that delivers nature-based biodiversity, water and climate solutions through professional consultancy services anchored in its Integrated Sustainable Design (ISD) framework, complemented by proprietary hardware products including the EnPhytoBox® modular IoT-enabled water treatment system, the DLT Demountable Litter Trap, and the Syrinx Shade Structure. Its core work spans post-mining ecological restoration, water sensitive urban design, constructed wetlands, leachate treatment and Natural Capital Accounting for enterprise, government, mining, industrial and education clients.
Product overview
Syrinx (Syrinx Environmental, est. 2000) is a single multidisciplinary nature-based technology, innovation and solutions company rather than a multi-product platform. Its portfolio combines three innovation products — EnPhytoBox® (its flagship IoT-enabled, modular wetland-in-a-box water treatment system), the DLT Demountable Litter Trap (stormwater gross pollutant capture device) and the Syrinx Shade Structure (public realm shade solution) — alongside its nature-based design services delivered via the Integrated Sustainable Design (ISD) framework. These services and the EnPhytoBox product are mutually reinforcing: EnPhytoBox operationalises Syrinx's water-treatment and ecological-restoration expertise into a deployable product, the DLT extends the same expertise into stormwater infrastructure, while ISD services and Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) underpin bespoke client projects (e.g., BHP Beenup, Burnie Landfill Leachate Treatment, Greater Curtin Living Knowledge Stream).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EnPhytoBox®: Mobile, IoT-enabled, nature-based water treatment technology. Modular, scalable, climate-resilient, zero-waste, no hazardous chemicals; mimics natural wetland processes like phytoremediation, bioremediation and biosorption. Can treat up to 100,000L of water per day.
- DLT (Demountable Litter Trap)
- Syrinx Shade Structure
Products and services
- EnPhytoBox® (Wetland-in-a-box) Mobile, IoT-enabled, nature-based water treatment technology that mimics natural wetland processes (phytoremediation, bioremediation, biosorption) to treat municipal wastewater, stormwater, leachate and industrial runoff. Modular, scalable, climate-resilient, zero-waste, renewable-energy powered with no hazardous chemicals; each unit treats up to 100,000 L/day, supports 300–500 people, and can irrigate 5–10 hectares. For municipalities, mining/industrial operators and disaster-response agencies.
- DLT Demountable Litter Trap Cost-effective, robust gross pollutant trap for piped stormwater systems, available in single, dual, dual-with-diffuser and multiple configurations plus a Coastal & Estuarine (C&E) series for tidal, wave and flood conditions. Engineered, constructed and certified to AS 4100 (Steel Structures) in marine-grade stainless steel. For councils, water authorities and infrastructure developers.
- Syrinx Shade Structure Durable, readily adaptable shade structure for public open spaces, composed of multiple 'leaves' that allow light permeation, visual connection to the sky and air movement without damaging vegetation. Flexible in scale and colour palette for diverse landscapes. For local councils and public realm developers.
- Nature-based design services (Integrated Sustainable Design) Specialist consultancy applying the Integrated Sustainable Design (ISD) framework to deliver nature-based biodiversity, water and climate solutions across urban, rural and industrial settings. Spans Integrated Resource Management, Water Sensitive Urban Design, Sustainable/Green Infrastructure, Sustainable Masterplanning, Interpretative Landscapes, Sustainable Remediation, Urban Design, Constructed Wetlands/Biofilters, Biodiversity Management, Ecological Restoration, Landscape Architecture and Specialist Construction. For enterprise, government, mining, industrial and education clients.
- Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) Applications and case studies of Natural Capital Accounting as a forecasting and planning tool for the mining sector and other land-use contexts, including the first Natural Capital Accounting case study in mining (BHP Beenup) and the Gaskell North Case Study developed with CRC TiME. For mining companies, regulators and ESG/finance stakeholders.
Companies that use Syrinx
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Syrinx technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Syrinx partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- Sync7coreSync7 is Syrinx's collaboration partner on the Westport Marine and Ports Infrastructure Program (announced 17 March 2026). Together they are the Working with Nature specialist subconsultant. Sync7 (Jenny Hunter) has also been a longstanding partner on the Greater Curtin Living Knowledge Stream project.
- Worley Arcadis Joint VenturecoreSyrinx (with Sync7) is engaged under the Worley Arcadis Joint Venture as the Working with Nature specialist subconsultant for the Westport Marine and Ports Infrastructure Program, supporting delivery of a world-class container port driven by nature-focused design.
- Westport Marine and Ports Infrastructure Program consortium (Moffatt & Nichol, Deloitte, perspektiv, PAEMAC Pty Ltd, OMC, in2Dredging Pty Ltd, IPS Management Consultants)coreSyrinx and Sync7 are collaborating with these additional consortium partners — Moffatt & Nichol, Deloitte, perspektiv, PAEMAC Pty Ltd, OMC, in2Dredging Pty Ltd and IPS Management Consultants — under the Worley Arcadis Joint Venture for the Westport Program.
- 2050NOW La Maison (Global Book of Trends)minorSyrinx EnPhytoBox featured in the Global Book of Trends by 2050NOW La Maison under the Rewilding section / theme 'Innovating with and for Nature'.
- NZ Sustainable Business Network (SBN)minorSyrinx New Zealand is officially an Impact Investor of the NZ Sustainable Business Network, aligning on investing in the future of the planet and the power of nature.
- Evan Pilkington (Business Development Representative – North America)coreEvan Pilkington joined Syrinx as Business Development Representative – North America, based in Canada. He brings international experience advancing sustainable water solutions and innovation (Carleton University's Global Water Institute, Canada's Water Technology Acceleration Program, Walkerton Clean Water Centre, blueW.org).
- SpringwiseminorSpringwise cited Syrinx's EnPhytoBox® in a feature article on innovations addressing SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation): 'Can a wetland-in-a-box tackle water scarcity?' (also covered on Syrinx's own blog).
- We Make Change (Change100 campaign) with Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, Techstars Paris, ChangeNOWcoreSyrinx's EnPhytoBox® selected as part of Change100 – the world's top sustainability startups to watch in 2025. Campaign partners include Microsoft's Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, Techstars Paris and ChangeNOW, providing global visibility and ecosystem connections.
- ChangeNOWcoreSyrinx was selected as part of ChangeNOW's official selection of solutions for the planet in 2025 for the EnPhytoBox®; received opportunities to showcase the system and make global connections.
- UpLink (World Economic Forum) in partnership with HCL GroupflagshipSyrinx won the Tackling Water Pollution Challenge run by UpLink in partnership with HCL Group for the EnPhytoBox®. Kathy Meney recognised as HCL Aquapreneur winner at World Economic Forum 2025; HCL quoted: 'Through nature-based innovation, Syrinx is reshaping the future of clean water access, ensuring safe and sustainable solutions for communities worldwide.'
- Innovate 4 Nature (I4N)minorEnPhytoBox® chosen as a finalist in the Nature as Infrastructure category of the global Innovate 4 Nature (I4N) awards 2024.
- CRC TiME (Curtin University / CRC TiME collaboration)coreSyrinx worked closely with CRC TiME (with Dr Ljiljana Pantelic, Dr Kathy Meney and Bryan Maybee of Curtin Uni/CRC TiME) to develop the Use of Natural Capital Accounting as a Forecasting & Planning Tool – Gaskell North Case Study, producing Business Case, Guidance, Case Study Report and Forecasting Study in 2024.
- Leading Cities (AcceliGOV / AcceliCITY)flagshipThrough the AcceliGOV2024 program, Syrinx and Leading Cities offered a chance for municipalities to apply for a no-cost implementation of EnPhytoBox®. Leading Cities also ran the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge in which Syrinx achieved Top 10, MVP and award-winner status (2023–2024).
- QBE InsuranceminorTitle/track partner of the QBE Insurance Leading Cities Agtech Track and People's Choice Award (Eastern Hemisphere), which Syrinx won in January 2024.
- BHP (BHP Minerals Australia)flagshipLong-running partnership for the BHP Beenup post-mining restoration at Augusta, Western Australia. Syrinx led the post-mining restoration of the 350-hectare Beenup Wetlands with BHP in 2005 and produced the first Natural Capital Accounting case study for the mining sector. BHP also recognised Syrinx with the BHP HSEC Awards 2020 'Team Member Environment'.
- Swan Chamber of CommerceminorSyrinx founder Dr Kathy Meney participated as a panellist at the Swan Chamber of Commerce 2021 Disruptive Leadership Breakfast Series at Crooked Spire Coffee and Art House in Midland, WA.
- Development WA (with former MRA and SRA)coreDevelopment partners on the Australian Fine China (AFC) Project in Perth — bringing together innovative public infrastructure with planning controls. Together won the Australia Water Association WA 'Innovating for Sustainable Water and Environmental Outcomes' Award.
- Dr Noel Nannup (Elder)coreLong-standing collaboration partner (with Sync7) on the Living Knowledge Stream Design Guidance Document for Curtin University, integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with contemporary ecological science.
- AusTascoreCollaboration between Syrinx Environmental and AusTas to design and manufacture the DLT Demountable Litter Trap in Tasmania. AusTas handles manufacturing of the marine-grade stainless-steel units certified to AS 4100.
- Research partners and sponsors (Burnie City Council, Department of Water, Iluka Resources, BHP Minerals Australia, Griffin Coal, GWM Water, City of Perth, Swan River Trust, ICI Tioxide, Landcorp, Murdoch University, Southern Waste Services, University of Western Australia, VCSRG, Water Corporation)coreLong-running research collaboration and sponsorship network listed on the Innovations page. Syrinx is a registered R&D company that maintains currency through collaborations with universities and research partners, and active participation in specialist associations.
- Burnie City CouncilcoreClient for the flagship Burnie Waste Management Centre (BWMC) Leachate Treatment Project — a constructed wetland system built on a rehabilitated landfill cell. Ongoing monitoring partnership since 2014.
- Curtin UniversityflagshipOngoing (2012–) client and partner for the Greater Curtin Living Knowledge Stream Design Guidance Document, integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge with contemporary ecological science across the 116 ha Greater Curtin site.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Syrinx competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Stantec: Global engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm with a major water practice (treatment, reuse, natural infrastructure). Comparable to Syrinx's water and environmental design services and EnPhytoBox-style decentralised water treatment positioning.
- AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with leading environment, water and coastal restoration practices. Comparable to Syrinx across ecological restoration, coastal bioengineering, and Water Sensitive Urban Design, though at significantly larger scale.
- Jacobs: Large global professional services firm with deep water, environmental and climate adaptation practices. Comparable for integrated water management consulting, mining restoration, and ESG/NCA-style advisory services.
- GHD: Australian-headquartered global engineering, environmental and construction services firm with strong water and environmental restoration practices. Comparable to Syrinx's ISD-style integrated design approach across water, mining and urban development, though with much broader geographic reach.
- Cardno (now Stantec): Australia-origin environmental and engineering consultancy (now part of Stantec) with strong coastal, water and ecological restoration practices. Directly comparable to Syrinx's bioengineering and foreshore restoration portfolio (e.g., Melville Beach Road-style projects).
- Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with deep water, environment and sustainability practices; JV partner with Worley on Westport. Highly comparable to Syrinx's nature-based design and Water Sensitive Urban Design service offering, though at vastly greater scale.
- Worley: Global engineering and consulting firm with a substantial environment, water and infrastructure portfolio; prime contractor on the Westport Marine and Ports Infrastructure JV where Syrinx serves as specialist subconsultant. Directly comparable for water/environmental engineering consulting and large-project delivery model.
Emerging players
- Natural Systems Utilities: Provider of decentralised, nature-based wastewater treatment and reuse solutions for commercial, residential and industrial customers. Comparable emerging player in the same decentralised, nature-based water treatment category as Syrinx's EnPhytoBox®, with a more developed US footprint.
Direct peers
- Wetland Studies and Solutions (WSSI): US consultancy specialising in wetland design, mitigation, water quality and stream restoration. Closely comparable to Syrinx's constructed wetland work (Burnie Leachate, BHP Beenup, Winiata NZ) and Water Sensitive Urban Design services.
- BioHabitats: US-based firm specialising in ecological restoration, regenerative design and nature-based solutions for water and climate challenges. Closest functional peer to Syrinx's ISD and nature-based design practice; comparable niche positioning as a specialist restoration/design consultancy.
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Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Syrinx
What does Syrinx do?
Syrinx is a multidisciplinary environmental design firm that delivers nature-based biodiversity, water and climate solutions through professional consultancy services anchored in its Integrated Sustainable Design (ISD) framework, complemented by proprietary hardware products including the EnPhytoBox® modular IoT-enabled water treatment system, the DLT Demountable Litter Trap, and the Syrinx Shade Structure. Its core work spans post-mining ecological restoration, water sensitive urban design, constructed wetlands, leachate treatment and Natural Capital Accounting for enterprise, government, mining, industrial and education clients.
Is Syrinx a public or private company?
Syrinx is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Syrinx founded?
Syrinx was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Syrinx based?
Syrinx is headquartered in Perth, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Syrinx make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Nature-based design and consulting services are the primary driver. The others are enPhytoBox® hardware sales / deployment, DLT Demountable Litter Trap hardware sales, syrinx Shade Structure product sales, impact investment activities (Syrinx New Zealand) and research and development grants / R&D licensing.
Who are Syrinx's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Stantec, AECOM, Jacobs, GHD, Cardno (now Stantec), Arcadis and Worley. Natural Systems Utilities is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Wetland Studies and Solutions (WSSI) and BioHabitats.
Does Syrinx have an API?
No public API is recorded for Syrinx.
What industry is Syrinx in?
Syrinx's product category is Environmental Design & Nature-based Solutions Consulting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANAGAC, Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) Utilities (Advanced Treatment & Blending), with a secondary code of BPAHAIAD, Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting. Its NAICS code is 2213 and its SIC code is 4941.