Wastes Can Now Be Converted Into Assets

[jayanthi mandhalapu]

A new study has come up with an astonishing way of converting wastes from mineral processing plants, power stations as well as municipality to be used in the creation of fertility, health, wealth and beauty products.

Richard Haynes, a Queensland University professor, who conducted the study, said, "A major thrust of our work is to transform industrial and municipal wastes into an environmentally friendly opportunity to make viable and marketable products".

"Australia currently produces 13 million tonnes of fly ash from coal-fired power generation along with millions of tonnes of bio-solids from urban sewage treatment and green waste from parks, people's gardens, food and factory effluent".

"By combining these resources in creative ways, we can produce new products to boost fertility, overcome soil deficiencies, absorb toxic contaminants and beautify our urban landscapes," he said.

"These include garden mulches, organic soil amendments, garden compost, potting media and specially manufactured soils," Haynes said.

"Because urban green waste usually contains a lot of shredded wood and bark, it doesn't break down all that easily. However, by adding readily decomposable material, this raises the temperature and produces a much better compost," a Queensland University statement said.

"By adding 20 percent fly ash to green waste we can greatly increase its water-holding capacity, producing a topsoil replacement that is highly suitable for use in urban settings where people want to save water," said Haynes.

He added that these methods will definitely help in converting wastes into assets.

Haynes presented these findings at the CleanUp 09 conference at Adelaide.

[pradeep prem]

this is really amazing idea
but i cannot follow in many countries
from this easily used for waste can be converted