UQ research hub converts plant waste into jet fuel

🌍 Turning Agricultural Waste into Powerful Water Purifiers 💧 “Removal of Cr⁶⁺ from Synthetic Polluted Water using Fe-Modified Sugarcane Bagasse & Peanut Shell Powder.” 💡 Key Highlights: Developed iron-modified bio-adsorbents from sugarcane bagasse and peanut shells, transforming waste into valuable purification materials. Achieved efficient Cr⁶⁺ removal through adsorption and reduction mechanisms, showing strong potential for industrial wastewater treatment. A sustainable, low-cost, and scalable solution for clean water and environmental remediation.

Green light for East Yorkshire facility to generate energy from agricultural waste - could provide energy to heat more than 5,000 homes https://lnkd.in/e8Rb6xbp

Biochar vs. Fly Ash — What’s the Difference?⚖️ They may look similar… but they couldn’t be more different. Biochar is a carbon-rich material made by heating organic waste (like wood or crop residue) in a low-oxygen environment. It’s stable, safe, and incredible for soil health, carbon sequestration, and regenerative agriculture. ⚠️ Fly ash, on the other hand, is a byproduct of burning coal in power plants. It may be reused in construction, but it often contains heavy metals and is not safe for soil or food systems. 👀 Watch the video. Learn the difference. Choose verified carbon solutions. #BiocharExplained #FlyAshVsBiochar #SoilHealth #CarbonSmart #CO2Trust #ClimateEducation #VerifiedNotGreenwashed #SustainableFarming #RegenerativeFuture #CarbonIsCool #OffTrustExplains

Biochar’s exceptional porosity and surface area make it a powerful tool for odour control, capturing and neutralising unpleasant compounds from agricultural, composting, and waste management operations.  When used in compost or applied over manure lagoons, biochar can significantly reduce ammonia and sulphur emissions, improving air quality and working environments. Beyond odour management, it also brings lasting environmental benefits through carbon sequestration.  A practical, natural solution for cleaner, more sustainable operations.  #SustainableFarming #WasteManagement #CarbonSequestration #CircularEconomy

It's true! Microbes have the incredible ability to eat oil spills — using the hydrocarbons as food and turning them into carbon dioxide and water through a process called bioremediation. This natural cleanup method is transforming how we restore polluted environments, offering a sustainable alternative to chemical treatments and heavy machinery. #FunFactFriday #Bioremediation #MicrobialPower #EcoRestoration #BWWCS

Biochar goes through the same process as charcoal and activated carbon but lacking a steam wash or process to create briquettes. It has proven to work in supporting healthy soils along with removing certain pollutants. This article is showing it to be an effective additive in bioswale and raingarden mixes. 💧 https://lnkd.in/gsrVnmkM

The diversion of organic waste from landfills is reshaping how landfill gas is generated and managed. In the latest issue of Inside Waste au, Ennovo’s Managing Director Dr Ben Dearman outlines how reduced organic content will lower gas generation rates and calorific value, driving changes in management towards more passive systems, revised Capex/Opex planning, and low-calorific flares. He also explores the impacts for the composting industry – highlighting the importance of disciplined site management and strong end markets to support a circular system. Read the full article below 👇🏼 #LandfillGas #WasteManagement #OrganicsDiversion #EnvironmentalEngineering #Sustainability #Ennovo

Waste to Wonder: Cocoa Pods Hit 776 m²/g Surface Area New research shows cocoa pod waste can be transformed into high-performance biochar with exceptional properties: 🔹 41% yield with 776 m²/g surface area 🔹 Naturally rich in potassium, phosphorus, and calcium 🔹 Perfect for water purification, carbon capture, and soil enhancement 🔹 Produced using simple, energy-efficient gasification This breakthrough (published in Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2025) turns agricultural waste into a multi-purpose environmental solution—addressing waste management, soil health, and carbon capture simultaneously. The circular economy in action. What agricultural waste in your region could become tomorrow's environmental asset? #Biochar #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #AgTech #CarbonCapture #WasteToValue #EnvironmentalInnovation #SoilHealth #ClimateAction

Did you know sludge buildup can significantly reduce the effectiveness of wastewater treatment ponds? In this image, the darker area on the left isn’t just discolouration, it’s sludge buildup - a dense layer of settled solids quietly taking up valuable space in the pond. Over time, this buildup reduces the lagoon’s effective volume and shortens the retention time, meaning the wastewater has less time to be properly treated. The result? Reduced treatment performance and lower overall efficiency. At Complex Enviro Services (CES), we’ve developed innovative, low-cost desludging solutions that are both CAPEX and OPEX efficient. The added benefit is that the sludge we recover is often nutrient-rich and can be reused as a natural fertilizer, creating a circular economy that replaces the need for synthetic products. Excess sludge also impacts dissolved oxygen levels, affecting the lagoon’s ability to nitrify and denitrify effectively, so staying on top of it is critical. Smarter desludging = better performance and a healthier environment. #wastewatertreatment #sustainability #circulareconomy

🔥 Produce substitute fuels with UNTHA – download free guide! 🔥 UNTHA shredders can be used to efficiently process a wide variety of waste – from commercial and industrial waste to bulky waste and household waste to tires, rubber, and pulper ropes – into high-quality substitute fuels. This has clear advantages: ❗Non-recyclable waste is put to good use, ❗fossil raw materials are conserved, and ❗replaced by more cost-effective alternatives. This makes the use of #RDF a sustainable solution, both ecologically and economically. Our “Guide to the Production of Alternative Fuels” offers in-depth information on technologies, best practices, and practical examples from around the world. ❤️ Download it now for free! https://lnkd.in/ea9Y36kz #UNTHA #shreddingtechnology #shredder #download #guide