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     Australia's first biosolids gasification plant.
    • May 13

    Australia's first biosolids gasification plant.

    In the Southern Hemisphere, Logan, south of Brisban has become the first place to turn human waste into renewable energy with the opening...
    Biosolids improving soils, production and profit
    • Mar 23

    Biosolids improving soils, production and profit

    Treated sewage is turbo-charging soils on Queensland cotton, grain and cane farms. The growers say it has helped make their operations...
    Wastewater plant to turn sludge into renewable energy
    • Mar 22, 2018

    Wastewater plant to turn sludge into renewable energy

    The operator of two wastewater treatment plants in Rhode Island, have decided to turn their biosolids, or sludge, the byproduct of...
    Soil amendments to prevent toxic uptake by plants
    • Oct 25, 2017

    Soil amendments to prevent toxic uptake by plants

    In areas like Salinas Valley, California, the soils are naturally rich in the element cadmium. Leafy vegetables grown in these soils can...
    NZ's Biosolid composter to close doors
    • Oct 5, 2017

    NZ's Biosolid composter to close doors

    The biosolid composter unit that's been trailing production of grade Aa compost will be permanently closed. The Council has taken careful...
    Biosolid use on farm is beneficial: Aussie farmer
    • Sep 13, 2017

    Biosolid use on farm is beneficial: Aussie farmer

    About 180,000 tonnes of biosolids are generated from Sydney's sewage each year, but authorities are having no troubles with getting rid...
    Sewage waste to farm fertiliser
    • Jan 24, 2017

    Sewage waste to farm fertiliser

    The use of biosolids as fertilizer has been at the heart of much conversation in Western New York over the past few years. While some...
    Soil amendment project a win-win
    • Oct 20, 2016

    Soil amendment project a win-win

    About 700 acres of willows have been densely planted in sandy soil prepared with biosolids from the City of Calgary’s waste water...
    Biosolids reuse program aids farms
    • Aug 22, 2016

    Biosolids reuse program aids farms

    Coliban Water has increased its bio-solids reuse program thanks to the completion of two projects. The projects were completed at the...
    Biosolids - being resourceful with a valuable "waste"?
    • Aug 18, 2016

    Biosolids - being resourceful with a valuable "waste"?

    In today`s society, readers of newspapers should expect rational and balanced perspectives on complex environmental issues that confront...
    Biosolids a normal agricultural activity
    • Aug 10, 2016

    Biosolids a normal agricultural activity

    In June, the state Department of Agriculture and Markets notified Wheatfield that its biosolids law runs contrary to the state’s...
    Triclosan not a threat to food chain: study
    • Aug 4, 2016

    Triclosan not a threat to food chain: study

    The University of Guelph and the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association say that Triclosan does not pose a threat to the food...
    Silver nanoparticles in biosolids could be a high risk than expected in some soils...
    • Jul 20, 2016

    Silver nanoparticles in biosolids could be a high risk than expected in some soils...

    Changing Australian soil conditions are exposing crops to silver nanoparticles, which are widely used in household products, a study led...
    DC turning wastewater solids into gardeners compost
    • May 16, 2016

    DC turning wastewater solids into gardeners compost

    Using new equipment, DC Water is turning what used to be classified as waste into a desirable product for landscapers. “There’s a lot of...
    Biosolids & Organics Can Contribute to a Healthier Environment
    • May 3, 2016

    Biosolids & Organics Can Contribute to a Healthier Environment

    The importance of recycling naturally occurring resources and explore innovative ideas for the conservation of a healthy, shared...
    • Mar 17, 2016

    Biosolids: Responsible recycling or danger to health?

    GILMANTON — Depending on who one speaks to, using bio-solids as fertilizer is the greatest thing since sliced bread or the the most...
    Turning Our Waste From Flushable to Fuel
    • Mar 17, 2016

    Turning Our Waste From Flushable to Fuel

    Albany, NY, is one of a growing number of cities burning sewage leftovers for energy. Could Toronto follow suit? We really are full of...
    Farming is not odor free & benefits of biosolids use are significant
    • Feb 2, 2016

    Farming is not odor free & benefits of biosolids use are significant

    ...Back then, local citizens rejected — by a nearly 2 to 1 margin — a ballot measure banning biosolids, because most learned that...

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