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Bioplastic Pellet Absorbs Phosphate for Fertilizer Use

ATTRA

APRIL 29, 2024

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have developed a bioplastic pellet made from marine polysaccharide (chitosan), eggshells, and wheat straw that absorbs phosphate nutrient pollutant from water. The biodegradable pellets can then be applied to agricultural land as fertilizer.

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‘Waste Wool’ is a Burden for Farmers. What if it Could be a Solution Instead?

Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Much of the wool was saturated with organic matter such as manure, straw and leaves. Maksymiuk is now part of a wave of people spurring on an emerging market for wool that is often discarded, routing it back into agriculture. This could possibly amount to less nutrient pollution in the waterways in comparison to synthetic fertilizers.

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