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Research Grant Awarded to Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies to Address Phosphorus Pollution in Lake Erie Watershed
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Vancouver-based Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies begins work upon receiving grant from the Environment and Climate Change Canada
Vancouver, BC, April 5, 2019--(T-Net)--Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. announced that the company has been awarded a grant from the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for a research project that will address both non-point and point source phosphorus pollution in the Lake Erie watershed.
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient and a building block of life but, if mismanaged, it can cause nutrient overload in waterways contributing to toxic algae blooms that are harmful to aquatic life.
"Protecting precious natural resources drives to the core of our business and we are honored to receive continued support from the Canadian government to champion these efforts as part of the ECCC's Great Lakes Protection Initiative. Delivering opportunities for conservation practices that increase yields to Canadian agriculture helps close the loop on phosphorus and set the tone for the future of sustainable crop nutrition," said Dan Parmar, CEO, Ostara.
The research aims to demonstrate how municipalities and farms can both help battle nutrient pollution with one solution: nutrient recovery. Reclaiming nutrients from municipal, livestock and industrial wastewater Ostara's Pearl® technology produces a land-applied, high-yielding granular fertilizer proven to reduce nutrient runoff (Crystal Green®).
The agronomic research, being conducted on Crystal Green in partnership with the University of Guelph, will include:
The goal is to reduce up to 33 percent of traditional water-soluble fertilizer sources, which contribute to phosphorus run off, replacing it with Crystal Green.
"This partnership is uniquely valuable in that it advances innovative solutions for both point and non-point sources of phosphorus with broader implications for water, food security and beyond," said Dr. David Hooker, University of Guelph. "Working alongside Ostara to learn more about the phosphorus recovery process will help provide us with the data necessary to revolutionize agriculture practices while protecting natural resources. We are excited about the possibilities."
The phosphorus recovery research will explore pathways to implement nutrient recovery at eligible wastewater treatment plants in the Waterloo Region. This project will serve to:
"Resource recovery is one of the innovative strategies recently recommended in the Region of Waterloo Wastewater Treatment (WWT) Master Plan. We believe this project is an excellent opportunity for the Region of Waterloo to optimize the operation of the Elmira WWT plant to remove phosphorus biologically and then recover it in a sustainable and efficient way," said José Bicudo, Senior Project Engineer, Wastewater Operations, Region of Waterloo.
This project also presents an opportunity to increase public participation in citizen science, specifically:
Currently, Ostara has 22 commercial installations recovering nutrients that are then sold as Crystal Green through a global network of industry partners, including into the Canadian market through Taurus Agricultural Marketing Inc.
About Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. & Crystal Green®:
Ostara helps growers and cities protect precious water and food resources by providing nutrient management solutions to communities around the world . The company's Pearl® technology recovers phosphorus and nitrogen from industrial, agricultural, and municipal water streams , transforming them into Crystal Green®, a premium, sustainable fertilizer. Crystal Green is the first fertilizer to release nutrients in response to plant demand. It's Root-Activated™ granule (5-28-0 with 10%Mg), sold globally to the turf and agriculture sectors, is proven to improve crop yields, enhance soil health and significantly reduce phosphorus tie-up, leaching, and runoff, improving food security while protecting local waterways from nutrient pollution. To learn more about how Ostara is closing the loop on phosphorus, visit www.ostara.com and www.crystalgreen.com.
Contact:
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc.
Patricia Benton
pbenton@ostara.com
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