The idea of producing biofertilizers through wastewater treatment is nothing new. A Chicago-based brewing company, however, is trying to replicate the process to not only save money but also save the environment. Muntons Malted Ingredients Inc. is not only the creator of the “Great British Malt”, but also produces ingredients for brewing and baking, as […]

Hydrogen is a critical component in the production of several commodities from plastics to fertilizers and even fuel. However, the process of harnessing hydrogen is both energy intensive and costly. Currently, a team from Princeton University is exploring the possibility of using sunlight to isolate hydrogen from a commonly available resource – wastewater. The researchers […]

With the dramatic changes brought about by climate change and increasing global population, countries are turning more towards sustainable energy and renewable materials, in order to keep up with the energy demand yet still be able to protect the planet from further damage. It is widely believed that wastewater treatment plants will play a more […]

The medical industry has come a long way in curing diseases that a century ago would have been a death sentence. Pharmaceutical research has resulted in breakthroughs such as antibiotics, vaccines and other life enhancing drugs not only for humans but also for animals. But because of the increasing use of medicines and limitations in […]

The California Energy Commission (CEC) will give $3 million in funding to Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) to improve its hydrothermal processing (HTP) technology to generate twice as much energy from the digestion of organic material when treating wastewater sludge thereby improving current wastewater treatment technology. Hydrothermal Processing (HTP) is a thermo-chemical method to convert […]

The textile industry is reported to be one of the worst causes of water pollution in the world and continues to have a disastrous impact on the environment. Lately, fast fashion has dominated and reshaped the fashion industry and critics cite its negative environmental impact such as water pollution, the use of toxic chemicals and […]

One of the challenges of an ever-increasing population and climate change is the demand for fresh drinking water. The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2016 estimates that the amount of energy used in the water sector will more than double over the next 25 years. This is especially troubling for developing countries who will […]

For years, the Ontario government faced the challenge of scaling wastewater treatment in Ontario and facilitating a more pervasive system in converting waste to usable biosolids. Presently, most water treatment facilities are few and far between because of the cost of building and operating a facility can be very expensive. A company in Ontario is […]

In India, as much as 80% of the surface water is polluted resulting mostly from untreated wastewater sludge. Another culprit is industrial waste which comes in the form of dyes and other chemicals that are disposed of during textile production. Because textile production is widespread across India, finding a remedy for the pollution is a […]

The city of Chase in British Columbia is considering a plan to use biosolid fertilizer to improve bison grazing lands in the Shuswap area. An information campaign was launched to address the concerns of the surrounding community. The biosolids will be mixed with a pasture to improve the grazing conditions for bison which has been […]