Agrowaste is valuable. When heated, many types form substances that can clean the water, soil and air, and can be also be used to make biomaterials for landscaping or construction. Researchers are investigating which agrowastes have the most environmental impact, in which applications. #agro #waste #water #restore #regenerative #biodesign #innovation #biomaterials #circular Here is an article exploring use of agrowaste for water treatment: https://lnkd.in/dnyh2EVB
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Agrowaste is valuable. When heated, many types form substances that can clean the water, soil and air, and can be also be used to make biomaterials for landscaping or construction. Researchers are investigating which agrowastes have the most environmental impact, in which applications. #agro #waste #water #restore #regenerative #biodesign #innovation #biomaterials #circular Here is an article explaining this further: https://lnkd.in/dnyh2EVB
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🥉 Our third most popular #DrySeasonShorts video in 2024 was "How polymers contribute to sodic soil crop yields". Principal Research Scientist at the Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development, David Hall, works on improving the efficiency of rainfall usage in cropping systems. In this video, David explains how biodegradable polymers can help increase yields on sodic soils. Find more resources about this topic on the #WADroughtHub website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggRHyfhG #FutureDroughtFund
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FENICE is a CARIPLO funded project that aims at developing novel strategy to optimize water use in agricolture originally combines the concepts of circular agronomy and circular chemistry and innovative technology, by proposing the use of environmentally sustainable nanomaterials for increasing plants yields and reducing overall water consumption. In more detail, FENICE will combine carbon-based, biocompatible nanomaterials (e.g., carbon dots, CDs), obtained from vegetal wastes, with the most advanced bio-hybrid devices technologies, to both finely modulate and sense plants physiological processes and to optimize their water and nutrients adsorption #circulareconomy #bioristor #cariplo
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How to include biogenic carbon storage in #biobased materials in LCA? This lastest report by Wageningen University & Research, with support from Nationale Milieudatabase, Stichting Agrodome and Centrum Hout shows that based on latest insights and models, this is surely possible with a relatively easy formula. This additional carbon benefit may be significant when materials such as #timber and #bamboo are used in long lasting constructions, ideally designed for dissassembly / resuse, making 'temporary carbon storage' potentially a long term carbon benefit in biobased buildings - which may be modelled in LCA's and EPD's. The report may be downloaded for free here: https://lnkd.in/e386sFFi Built by Nature | Build-in-Wood
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We are excited to introduce our new bench scale Vertical Cascading Photo Bio-reactor (US Patent # 11,629,082). This unit will use naturally occurring filamentous algae to remove mass amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals and atmospheric carbon dioxide from the environment. Reducing nutrient pollution in waste water and lakes along with removing green house gas warming carbon dioxide on a level not thought to have existed yet. Capable of filtering in both fresh and saltwater environments, this filtration is the solution for all nutrient polluted waterways and waste water treatment plants. Reducing nutrient pollution is the single greatest obstacle in preventing Harmful Algae Blooms from occurring throughout the world. While many have tried to release technologies to prevent HAB’s from occurring, none have succeeded! From using algacides to kill the bloom and create legacy nutrient issues to waiting for the blooms to happen and using small harvesters to capture algae to using ultra sonic waves in hope of preventing blooms, none have tackled the problem head on at permanent nutrient removal. This technology does exactly that. Our PBR removes the nutrient pollution BEFORE it becomes a problem! Algae grown inside the photo bio-reactor can then be converted into such products as fertilizers, animal feeds, bio-fuels, inks, etc. And unlike typical sealed PBR’s, there is little chance of a culture crash with these types of algae. Full scale unit dimensions will be approx 100”T x 8”W x 275”L, providing approx 300sqft of surface area for growth per unit. At full scale, this technology allows for approx 4.25 acres of growing surface area for every 1 acre of land used and filtering approx 6.5 million GPH of water. Capable of being built as high as 3 stories, providing almost 13 acres of filtration for every acre of land used and filtering approx 19.5 million GPH of water. Please reach out with any questions to sales@clearwaterscrubbers.com.
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Beyond Filtration: UB'CAL's Holistic Water Solution Please read this article to know more... https://lnkd.in/gZKggbzX How does it work? UB'CAL employs a groundbreaking approach that leverages the power of frequency modulation. By emitting specific frequencies, it disrupts the molecular bonds of minerals present in hard water. These minerals, once a source of inconvenience, are transformed into tiny, non-reactive particles, effectively softening the water. Experience the future of water treatment with UB'CAL. Discover how this revolutionary technology can transform your life and your home, agriculture farm, business. Please 'Like' and 'Comment'. #UBCAL #watertreatment #innovation #technology #hardwater #softwater #science #saltwatertreatment #home #apartment #hydroponics #boilers #coolingtowers #hotels
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Wait, have you ever wondered what agricultural films are made of? You know the ones on a strawberry field? What if they could do more than just help crops grow? 🍓 The new, nature-driven materials in these films are here and playing a crucial role in supporting soil health, ecosystems and our future. Certified soil-biodegradable mulch films are game changer! They break down naturally in the soil, reducing microplastic pollution and eliminating the need for costly retrieval or recycling systems. 🌿 By including biobased materials like Fibenol's #EPD-verified #LIGNOVA lignin, we are pushing sustainability further. A successful trial in Estonia, #Tartu, the European culture capital 2024, using LIGNOVA™ + PBAT #Ecoflex masterbatch biowaste collection bags showcased the potential of lignin-based innovations. This bio-based material not only enhances the environmental benefits of agricultural films but also supports healthier soils. Together, we could transform farming for a better, more sustainable future. Let’s connect and discuss how we together can make it happen sooner and make this AI/picture a reality, it struggled with it a bit! 🌿 #FiberBeyondOil #Lignova #Biomaterials #AgriculturalFilms #SustainableAgriculture #BioBased #CircularEconomy #Biocomposites
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Hello everyone! Here's an article about Bioremediation..... Bioremediation is a branch of biotechnology that employs the use of living organisms in the removal of contaminants, pollutants, and toxins from soil, water, and other environments. These organisms can include microbes and bacteria.Bioremediation relies on stimulating the growth of certain microbes that utilize contaminants including oil, solvents, and pesticides for sources of food and energy. These microbes convert contaminants into small amounts of water as well as harmless gases such as carbon dioxide. Bioremediation requires a combination of the right temperature, nutrients, and foods. The absence of these elements can prolong the cleanup of contaminants. Conditions that are unfavorable for bioremediation can be improved by adding “amendments” to the environment such as molasses, vegetable oil, or simple air. These amendments optimize conditions for microbes to flourish, accelerating the completion of the bioremediation process. Bioremediation can be done "in situ," at the site of the contamination, or "ex situ," at a location away from the site. Ex situ bioremediation may be necessary if the climate is too cold to sustain microbe activity or if the soil is too dense for nutrients to distribute evenly. Ex situ bioremediation can require excavation and cleaning of the soil above ground and this can add significant costs to the process. Bioremediation offers numerous advantages over other cleanup methods. It minimizes damage to ecosystems by relying solely on natural processes. Bioremediation often takes place underground where amendments and microbes can be pumped to clean up contaminants in groundwater and soil. Bioremediation doesn't disrupt nearby communities as much as other cleanup methodologies as a result. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking
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