Phosphorus

Phosphorus

Our ancestors recycled their urine: why shouldn't we?

Our non-renewable phosphorus is fast running out, with most sources expected to be depleted within the next two generations. We need to find new supplies, and it could be argued that urine represents a viable source of organic fertilizer which could contribute to global food security.

Diverting urine from the waste stream could also solve another problem. By removing urine from effluent discharges, we would reduce water pollution and cut down on the nutrients which cause algal blooms in waterways.

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Nutrient Removal and Recovery 2012: Trends in NRR

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Keywords: nutrient removal, Phosphorus, recovery

Event Location:
Harbin, China

Start Date:
22 September 2012

End Date:
24 September 2012

Link:
Official Website

Through this conference, we provide all the attendees with opportunities to:

Share the latest developments (concepts and tools) of NRR technologies

Know about current NRR case studies of system installations and upgrades

Engage in discussions with policy and regulatory drivers

Explore the market potential for NRR technologies in developing countries like China

Experience Chinese culture as well as industrial achievements
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Ostara Named to 2011 Global Cleantech 100

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Posted on 19 Oct 2011 at 04:50

-- Company Recognized for Clean Technology Innovation for Third Consecutive Year

Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc., a leader in nutrient recovery and phosphorus management solutions, announced today it has been named to the prestigious 2011 Global Cleantech 100, produced by the Cleantech Group, a leading research firm focused on global cleantech innovation. The Global Cleantech 100 program is produced in collaboration with the UK's Guardian News and Media.

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Keywords: award, Cleantech, Phosphorus
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Fertilizer Company Will Eliminate Phosphorus From Products

The Brattleboro Reformer (VT) (3/26, Weiss-Tisman) reported Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, America's largest marketer of consumer lawn products in the country, stated they will "remove the phosphorous from most of its lines of lawn fertilizers by the end of 2012" in order to alleviate concerns about the runoff entering the Chesapeake Bay. The Reformer notes, "Phosphorus runoff can cause toxic algae blooms in fresh water and Vermont has been trying to cut down on the amount of phosphorus that makes its way into Lake Champlain and other water ways." Rep.
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Our ancestors recycled their urine: why shouldn't we?

Nutrient Removal and Recovery 2012: Trends in NRR

Ostara Named to 2011 Global Cleantech 100

Fertilizer Company Will Eliminate Phosphorus From Products