From sludge to fertilizer
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | EkoBalans Fenix AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | January 2011 - December 2011 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The aim of this project is to verify Ekobalans process for the selective extraction of nutrients from sludge and digestate in terms of function, sustainability, and profitability. The studies will be carried out at Ekobalans pilot facility in Helsingborg, Sweden and as lab studies. EkoBalans business idea is to offer solutions for the handling of rest products and refinement into high quality fertilizers. Recycling of nutrients from rest products is an important piece of the puzzle to close the nutrient cycles and create sustainbale agriculture and forestry.