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...
Mar 23Biosolids improving soils, production and profitTreated sewage is turbo-charging soils on Queensland cotton, grain and cane farms. The growers say it has helped make their operations...
Mar 22, 2018Wastewater plant to turn sludge into renewable energyThe operator of two wastewater treatment plants in Rhode Island, have decided to turn their biosolids, or sludge, the byproduct of...
Oct 25, 2017Soil amendments to prevent toxic uptake by plantsIn areas like Salinas Valley, California, the soils are naturally rich in the element cadmium. Leafy vegetables grown in these soils can...
Oct 5, 2017NZ's Biosolid composter to close doorsThe biosolid composter unit that's been trailing production of grade Aa compost will be permanently closed. The Council has taken careful...
Sep 13, 2017Biosolid use on farm is beneficial: Aussie farmerAbout 180,000 tonnes of biosolids are generated from Sydney's sewage each year, but authorities are having no troubles with getting rid...
Jan 24, 2017Sewage waste to farm fertiliserThe use of biosolids as fertilizer has been at the heart of much conversation in Western New York over the past few years. While some...
Oct 20, 2016Soil amendment project a win-winAbout 700 acres of willows have been densely planted in sandy soil prepared with biosolids from the City of Calgary’s waste water...
Aug 22, 2016Biosolids reuse program aids farmsColiban Water has increased its bio-solids reuse program thanks to the completion of two projects. The projects were completed at the...
Aug 18, 2016Biosolids - 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...
Aug 10, 2016Biosolids a normal agricultural activityIn June, the state Department of Agriculture and Markets notified Wheatfield that its biosolids law runs contrary to the state’s...
Aug 4, 2016Triclosan not a threat to food chain: studyThe University of Guelph and the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association say that Triclosan does not pose a threat to the food...
Jul 20, 2016Silver 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...
May 16, 2016DC turning wastewater solids into gardeners compostUsing new equipment, DC Water is turning what used to be classified as waste into a desirable product for landscapers. “There’s a lot of...
May 3, 2016Biosolids & Organics Can Contribute to a Healthier EnvironmentThe importance of recycling naturally occurring resources and explore innovative ideas for the conservation of a healthy, shared...
Mar 17, 2016Biosolids: 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...
Mar 17, 2016Turning Our Waste From Flushable to FuelAlbany, NY, is one of a growing number of cities burning sewage leftovers for energy. Could Toronto follow suit? We really are full of...
Feb 2, 2016Farming 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...