What is the benefit of using paper fibre biosolids?
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QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS CONCERNING THE BENEFICIAL USE OF PAPER
FIBRE BIOSOLIDS IN NITRO-SORB™
Paper fibre biosolids
provide an organic and environmentally safe solution in reducing the dependency
on nitrogen fertilization practices and reduce soil nitrate loss lost through
leaching.
How do
paper fibre biosolids regulate nitrogen levels?
The
clay component of the biosolids assists in absorbing water and nutrients, where
they are stored and released (to crops) very slowly, thereby minimizing nitrate
seepage from the root zone.
Biosolids
recycling reclaims resourceful biosolids and other organic residuals that can
be returned to the land to benefit soil and crops as fertilizers and soil amendments
without adverse effects to the land, vegetation, ground or surface waters.
I've
heard 'paper fibre biosolids' referred to as a recycled resource material, what
does this mean?
How
does the Environmental Protection Act recognize paper fibre biosolids?
The
Environmental Protection Act requires that all biosolid waste materials be tested
for classification as hazardous or non-hazardous for purposes of disposal. If
contaminant levels exceed safe levels, the waste is classified as 'hazardous'.
If contaminant levels fall below target levels under the prescribed test(s),
the waste is classified as 'non-hazardous'. Paper fibre biosolids are classified
as a 'non-hazardous' waste material.
Are
paper fibre biosolids deinked?
Yes.
Before recycled paper can be produced, the paper undergoes a pulp laundering
process that removes inks, adhesives and page coatings that make pages shiny
or glossy leaving the material behind clean, safe, and free of unwanted ingredients.
Are
paper fibre biosolids scientifically tested for their safety and suitability?
Our
paper fibre biosolid source material is routinely tested to ensure that the
material falls into compliance with safe levels as outlined under the rules
and regulations put forth by the Environmental Protection Act, and meets our
prescribed specifications for Nitro-Sorb™.
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