Rio Tinto scraps plans for iron production from agricultural waste

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

Plans for a new facility in East Yorkshire that would convert agricultural waste into energy, potentially heating more than 5,000 homes, have been given the go-ahead. https://lnkd.in/eHrm5JaB

A research hub at the University of Queensland is taking a unique approach to converting plant waste into carbon-based compounds like jet fuel.  https://lnkd.in/gZYSsTYk #sustainableaviationfuel #SAF #biobaseddiesel #Australia #research #development #waste

THE SUSTAINABLE PATH TO PROFITING FROM DUNG The global regulatory landscape for manure is tightening. The EU, the USA, New Zealand, and China are all implementing stricter rules on its use to combat water pollution and emissions. This makes traditional disposal methods like composting and biogas increasingly challenging due to high costs, low profitability, and significant carbon emissions. SO, WHERE IS THE OPPORTUNITY? EWA Technologies Group offers a sustainable alternative. We provide novel technologies for fast composting, wastewater treatment, fertilizer granulation, and low-cost processes to transform dung into clean energy and valuable products. This isn't just compliance; IT'S A NEW REVENUE STREAM. 👉 Watch our short clip to see how. If you find it interesting, please contact me at: bar.eytan1@gmail.com #WasteToEnergy #Sustainability #AgriTech #CleanTech #CircularEconomy #Farming #compost #fertilizer #wastewater #Farm #agri #gasification #manure, #dung #h2life #hygimed #electricity

There are several moving parts to the beef production carbon cycle but one thing is clear-- grasslands and forages play a critical role because of their potential to sequester carbon in a stable form in Canada and globally. Grasslands store up to 30% of the world’s organic carbon, and perennial grasslands are particularly effective carbon sinks, storing up to 97% of their carbon below ground. Learn more. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g-WwA4C4

Biochar produced from wood waste has found yet another use. Farmers in South Africa are using it to restore their soil. Biochar aids water absorption, adds micronutrients, balances pH, increases crop yields, and locks in carbon. Synthetic fertilizers can't do that. Even better, small farmers can make their own biochar from wood waste and chips, making them more self-sufficient. Need the deets? https://lnkd.in/grQ-zgSG #itcomesfromatree #biochar #carbonsequestering #sustainability #farming

we transform agricultural waste such as rice husks, sugarcane bagasse, and maize stalks into sustainable construction materials like insulation boards, bio-composite panels, eco-bricks, and low-carbon binders.

Can Agricultural Waste Really Clean Up Oil Spills? | Day 5 If you’ve been following this series, thank you for staying curious with me. And if you’re just joining in, I’m sharing insights from my MSc research on how agricultural waste like cotton stalks can help clean up oil spills in the Niger Delta. In this phase, I focused on statistical optimization using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) in Design Expert software to identify the most efficient operating conditions for oil sorption. Through 20 targeted experimental runs, I evaluated how three key variables (time, adsorbent dosage, and crude oil concentration) interact to influence performance. The findings revealed that: (a) Raw cotton stalks absorbed oil moderately but quickly reached a plateau. (b) Acetylated stalks showed higher oil uptake because chemical modification increased hydrophobicity and oil selectivity. (c) Carbonized stalks maintained stable and efficient sorption across varying contact times with strong and consistent performance. Implication: Both structural and chemical modifications significantly improved the oil sorption capacity of cotton stalks. This shows that agricultural residues can be converted into low-cost, sustainable materials for oil spill cleanup, particularly valuable for pollution-prone regions like the Niger Delta (#SDG13). Note: Figure 1 illustrates one of the three parameter interactions analyzed using Response Surface Methodology. What do you think, could agricultural waste be the future of sustainable oil spill cleanup? #Day5of6WeekSeries #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #GreenScience #Innovation #CleanEnergy #Research #Nigeria #NigerDelta #STEM #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateSolutions #EnergyTransition

Turning waste into value. CDE’s soil washing systems recover reusable sand & aggregates from oil-contaminated soils — delivering up to 250 tonnes per hour throughput and ROI in just 18 months. Download the report produced by CDE Group in association with Oil Review Middle East: https://zurl.co/hPhjf #SoilWashing #CDEGroup #ORME #CircularEconomy #SustainableSolutions

Red Leaf Pulp: Canada’s First Alternative Fibre Plant Big things are happening in Regina! Our facility will convert local cereal straw (wheat, oats, barley) into 200,000 tonnes of pulp + 30,000 tonnes of co-product per year, all while creating 130+ direct jobs and generating $1.7B in economic impact over the first decade. Construction begins Q1 2026, with operations to kick in H1 2028. Let’s build the future of sustainable fibre - powered by farmers, driven by innovation. https://lnkd.in/eN6Aub34 #RedLeafPulp #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimatePositive #Regina #MadeInCanada