{"id":161376,"date":"2024-03-26T12:47:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T03:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=161376&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2024-03-26T12:47:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T03:47:13","slug":"kitakyushu-innovates-fertilizer-from-steel-waste-and-sewage","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/news\/kitakyushu-innovates-fertilizer-from-steel-waste-and-sewage\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitakyushu Innovates Fertilizer from Steel Waste and Sewage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitakyushu City Water and Sewerage Bureau introduces a pioneering project utilizing slag, a by-product of steel production, to create fertilizer. A demonstration plant in Kokurakita Ward showcases the process, which involves treating slag with hydrochloric acid to extract calcium, then combining it with phosphorus-rich sewage. This method not only recycles waste materials but also produces a phosphate-rich compound suitable for fertilization. The project, a collaboration with Nippon Steel Engineering, represents a unique local initiative, blending industrial heritage with environmental innovation. The bureau aims for further research over the next year to ensure safety and identify suitable crops for this novel fertilizer. <\/span><b>Source: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.nipponsteel.com\/news\/2024\/20240319.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nippon Steel Engineering<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/fukuoka-news\/20240325\/5010023822.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHK<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fnn_kitakyushu-steel-waste_2024_cl.jpg?resize=1400%2C788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kitakyushu Innovates Fertilizer from Steel Waste and Sewage\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fnn_kitakyushu-steel-waste_2024_cl.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fnn_kitakyushu-steel-waste_2024_cl.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fnn_kitakyushu-steel-waste_2024_cl.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/fnn_kitakyushu-steel-waste_2024_cl.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed with the latest Fukuoka &amp; Kyushu news and events in English. 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