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Sludge Management, Forests and Arid lands It is truly a great success story. Towards a sustainable sludge management through applying the concepts of circular economy at central sludge treatment sites located at arid zones with establishing and planting forests. It is clear that planting forests at sludge sites plays several roles including reducing the side impacts of sludge handling and treatment processes, in the meantime reusing the green wastes of the yearly tree forests pruning in improving the final product of fertilizer and soil conditioner produced from sludge. It is wonderful to adopt integrated a broach and manage the sludge treatment system in parallel with reducing the impacts resulting from handling, treating the sludge produced at central sites that receive sludge from several wastewater treatment plants , improving the soil quality as well as improving the forests productivity and conducting positive climatic change actions. Also, the nutrients, trace elements and organic matter present in the sewage sludge have the potential to increase the trees growth and improve the soil conditions for trees growth under arid climatic conditions. The tree's response to sludge was equal to and often greater than that from an equivalent quantity of farmyard manure or inorganic fertilizers. The climatic and arid soil conditions strongly favor use of sewage sludge for land application; this may be attributed to calcareous soils limit trees uptake of heavy metals and potential toxicity. Also, arid land is deficient in Zn and Cu as well as other essential elements, which are required for plant growth and are present in sludge. #sludge #forests #arid soils #wastewater treatment #soil conditioner #circular economy #fertilizer. #climatic change Dr. Helalley Abdel Hady Helalley  Ph.D in Environmental Science  Water and Wastewater Expert Email: drhelalley@gmail.com  Mobile & Whatsapp: (002) 01005201367 linkedin: https://lnkd.in/dCjqpycr https://lnkd.in/dByBUWke oducing organic fertilizer and soil improvers from sludge

A great combination: #biochar #remediation and #phytomining ...a way to fix #polluted soils and #restore the soil in #mining sites 🌿

Alpaca fibers offer several eco-friendly advantages compared to other materials: #Biodegradability: They can #naturally break down over time. This contrasts with synthetic materials that often contribute to environmental pollution. Renewable Resource: They have a relatively low impact on the environment, as they graze on natural vegetation and have a gentle footprint on the land. #LowWater Usage: #Alpacas generally require less water than some other livestock, contributing to water conservation efforts. This makes alpaca farming a more water-efficient practice. #NoChemical Processing: They often require less chemical processing during production compared to some synthetic materials. This not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimizes potential harm to those involved in the production process. #Durability: Longer-lasting items result in fewer replacements, reducing overall consumption. #Insulation Properties: Helping to keep you warm in colder temperatures. This can contribute to energy savings by reducing the need for artificial heating.

This study addresses #arsenic (As) and #cadmium (Cd) contamination in agricultural soils. It introduces iron-modified #biochar as an effective remediation strategy, emphasizing its ability to decrease As and Cd fractions in diverse soil environments. The findings provide valuable insights for mitigating heavy metal #pollution in paddy fields and advancing #sustainableagriculture. https://lnkd.in/g83t7Pai

Biochar and papermill wastes like wood ash and paper sludge improve boreal soil quality by enhancing pH, conductivity, and moisture retention while reducing heavy metal leaching. These amendments offer sustainable solutions for nutrient-deficient podzolic soils, promoting crop growth and environmental safety.

Carbonized rice hull(CHR), has several beneficial uses: 1.Soil Amendment: Enhances soil fertility, improves water retention, and increases microbial activity, leading to healthier crops. 2. Carbon Sequestration: Helps in trapping carbon dioxide, thus mitigating climate change. 3. Water Filtration: Acts as a filter medium for wastewater treatment due to its porous structure. 4.Animal Feed Additive: Can improve gut health and reduce methane emissions in livestock when included in feed. 5. Fuel Source: Serves as a renewable energy source in biomass energy production. 6. Compost Aeration: Improves the structure of compost, enhancing aeration and decomposition processes. 7. Pest Control: May deter pests and reduce soil-borne diseases. These applications make carbonized rice hull a versatile and sustainable material in agriculture and environmental management. #Farming #Soil #agriculture #farmingcommunities #CttoRepost

Carbonized rice hull(CHR), has several beneficial uses: 1.Soil Amendment: Enhances soil fertility, improves water retention, and increases microbial activity, leading to healthier crops. 2. Carbon Sequestration: Helps in trapping carbon dioxide, thus mitigating climate change. 3. Water Filtration: Acts as a filter medium for wastewater treatment due to its porous structure. 4.Animal Feed Additive: Can improve gut health and reduce methane emissions in livestock when included in feed. 5. Fuel Source: Serves as a renewable energy source in biomass energy production. 6. Compost Aeration: Improves the structure of compost, enhancing aeration and decomposition processes. 7. Pest Control: May deter pests and reduce soil-borne diseases. These applications make carbonized rice hull a versatile and sustainable material in agriculture and environmental management. #Farming #Soil #agriculture #farmingcommunities #CttoRepost

#Biochar offers a sustainable solution for enhancing soil quality and #agricultural productivity while mitigating climate change. Its ability to sequester carbon, improve soil health, and reduce pollution makes it a valuable tool in sustainable land management. Ongoing research and supportive policies will be crucial for unlocking its full potential. #AMR #Biochar #SustainableFarming #SoilAmendment #CarbonSequestration #ClimateChangeMitigation #OrganicFertilizers #SoilHealth #AgriculturalProductivity #EnvironmentalSustainability #GreenAgriculture https://lnkd.in/dQw-p8f3

Biochar is beneficial for the earth and soil for several key reasons: 1. Improves Soil Health: Biochar enhances soil structure by increasing its porosity, which helps with water retention, aeration, and nutrient availability. This makes the soil more fertile, especially in degraded or nutrient-poor soils. 2. Carbon Sequestration: Biochar is made from organic materials through pyrolysis, a process that locks carbon into a stable form. When applied to soil, it traps carbon for hundreds to thousands of years, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping mitigate climate change. 3. Increases Water Retention: Its porous structure holds water efficiently, reducing the need for irrigation and helping plants survive in drought-prone areas. This makes biochar particularly valuable in regions facing water shortages. 4. Reduces Soil Erosion: By improving soil structure, biochar helps reduce erosion, keeping valuable topsoil in place and protecting against nutrient loss. 5. Improves Microbial Activity: Biochar creates a favorable environment for beneficial soil microbes, which play a crucial role in breaking down organic matter and making nutrients more accessible to plants. 6. Reduces Chemical Use: Biochar can help reduce the need for chemical fertilizers by naturally enhancing soil fertility and nutrient availability. This supports more sustainable farming practices. Overall, biochar contributes to healthier soils, improved crop yields, and long-term carbon storage, making it a highly sustainable solution for agriculture and environmental restoration. ✅ In the U.S., prices range between $100-150 per ton of CO₂e. For example, Pacific Biochar is already capitalizing on this model—selling biochar to farmers while also securing carbon credit deals with buyers like Shell, which recently purchased 22,500 biochar removal credits. At the lowest price, that’s $2,250,000 in addition to the revenue from selling biochar itself! ✅ In the U.S., prices range between $100-150 per ton of CO₂e. Who wants in on a great investment opportunity? Who is a farmer or soil company looking to partner? #Biochar #RenewableEnergy #AnaerobicDigesters #SustainableFarming #CarbonSequestration #GreenEnergy #SolarPower #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #CleanEnergySolutions

⚖️ Increasing the substitution of fossil-based raw materials with fibre can offset the annual climate impact of millions of EU citizens. Forests, the forestry sector, and active and sustainable forest management contribute to climate change mitigation in multiple ways: 🌱 Growing forests absorb carbon from the atmosphere and store it in the soil and biomass 🪑 Wood products store carbon in them throughout their life cycles 🔄 Wood products and bioenergy can substitute fossil-based materials, reducing emissions In our report on the substitution potential and climate impact in the EU forest value chain, we analysed the EU fossil-to-fibre material substitution potential by 2050. Our focus was on sectors where clear substitution opportunities exist. The findings show that the greatest potential for substitution is in: 🏡 Wood products: new wooden buildings 📦 Paper and board: packaging boards and papers 🧵 Textiles: cellulosic textile fibres 🌿 Biofuels and biochemicals: pulp mill side streams, biomass-based biorefineries and e-fuels In the 2021 baseline scenario, if all fibre-based materials were utilised in fossil-based material substitution, we would see a reduction of 390 Mt CO2eq in emissions. To put this into perspective, this amount is similar to the annual emissions produced by 50,000,000 EU citizens in the same year. 💭 What are the key drivers and inhibitors for further substitution? 💭 What do our three EU substitution potential scenarios for 2050 indicate? 👉 Find the answers in our full report: https://lnkd.in/dnCxDPPf #makingfuture #bioindustry #sustainability #climate #forestry