Transforming Ocean Waste into Circular Water Solutions
At AquaStrip, our mission is to redefine the lifecycle of maritime resources. By implementing advanced Chitofining™ technology, we intercept crustacean shell waste before it reaches landfills, converting it into high-performance biopolymers that power global industries.
We focus on a closed-loop future by collecting discarded shell waste to produce high-quality chitosan. This process creates essential products for pharmaceutical use and sustainable material science through simple and professional innovation.
Through transparency and strategic partnerships, we enable sectors to transition away from food waste, fostering a healthier ocean and a resilient circular economy.
A Zero-Waste Future
We envision a world where the linear take-make-waste model is obsolete. By pioneering circular ocean economies, we strive to ensure that every maritime resource is valued, repurposed, and returned to the industrial cycle in a clean, sustainable form. Our goal is to lead the global transition toward zero-waste aquatic solutions, fostering resilient ecosystems where innovation and environmental stewardship coexist in perfect harmony.
[ Our Values ]
Integrity in Innovation
Our Values: Las Vegas
Sustainability
We prioritize long-term ecological balance by converting marine waste into regenerative resources for a healthier planet.
Innovation
Utilizing Chitofining™ technology, we push the boundaries of materials science to create circular water solutions.
Partnerships
We believe in the power of collective impact, working with local and global industry leaders to transform waste chains.
Local Impact
We collect shell waste from restaurants and casinos in Las Vegas, turning local byproducts into high‑value circular water solutions that protect regional ecosystems and communities.
Ajai Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Ajai brings a strong business background, having developed and led three companies across different industries. With over a decade of experience in the non‑profit sector and four years in production, he combines mission‑driven leadership with hands‑on operational expertise to guide AquaStrip’s vision and growth.
Danial Bridges
Chief Operation Officer
With more than ten years of experience across real estate, construction, and entrepreneurship, Danial steers AquaStrip’s expansion with a practical, builder’s perspective and a commitment to meaningful impact.
Mayra Nash
Director of Operations
Mayra brings more than a decade of experience in domestic and international supply and logistics, ensuring AquaStrip’s operations run efficiently from sourcing to delivery.