Biosolids Regulatory Review - NSW EPA
NSW EPA is seeking public input on a new approach to regulating biosolids in NSW. A new way to regulate biosolids. Our understanding and...
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May 13, 2022
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 23, 2022
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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