Tag: Nutrient Recovery

As urban populations swell around the globe, an overlooked byproduct of our modern sewage systems is accumulating at an astonishing pace – wastewater sludge. This problematic solid waste is highly nutrient-rich yet challenging to manage sustainably. But innovative resource recovery techniques are now transforming sludge from an environmental liability into a circular economic asset supplying […]

Anaerobic digestion is a biological process that plays a crucial role in wastewater management by breaking down organic material in the absence of oxygen. This process not only reduces the amount of waste but also converts it into biogas, a renewable energy source comprising primarily methane and carbon dioxide. Wastewater treatment plants around the globe […]

Integrating composting into wastewater treatment offers a sustainable method for waste management, transforming organic waste into valuable compost. The interaction between these two processes is vital for reducing the environmental impact of waste. Composting utilizes natural decomposition to break down organic matter, such as food scraps and sewage sludge, into a nutrient-rich product that can […]