Sanitation biomass recovery and conversion
Sanitation systems produce large volumes of biomass including faecal sludge, sewage, and organic waste that can be converted into valuable products such as biogas, compost, and biochar. Through physical, chemical, and biological pre-treatment and conversion methods like anaerobic digestion and pyrol...
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| author | Cookey, P. E. Cofie, Olufunke O. Koottatep, T. Polprasert, C. |
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| description | Sanitation systems produce large volumes of biomass including faecal sludge, sewage, and organic waste that can be converted into valuable products such as biogas, compost, and biochar. Through physical, chemical, and biological pre-treatment and conversion methods like anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis, these wastes become sources of clean energy, fertilizers, and soil enhancers, contributing to a low-carbon circular economy. Applications are emerging across sectors. In Germany, treated sewage irrigates thousands of hectares of farmland. In Haiti and Kenya, enterprises like SOIL and Sanergy convert human waste into compost, while providing safe, affordable sanitation. These models improve environmental health and support livelihoods. Success depends on efficient value chains, quality control, and reliable service models linking waste collectors, converters, and end-users. When supported by packaging, transport, and market access, sanitation-derived products serve farmers, builders, and energy users. This approach addresses over 12 SDGs by recovering resources, reducing emissions, and closing the loop between water, energy, and food systems. With the right infrastructure and partnerships, sanitation biomass recovery offers a scalable solution to both waste management and climate resilience. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1210502025-10-14T15:09:09Z Sanitation biomass recovery and conversion Cookey, P. E. Cofie, Olufunke O. Koottatep, T. Polprasert, C. sanitation biomass resource recovery conversion value chains circular economy bioeconomy sewage sludge faecal sludge waste management technology wastewater water reuse feedstocks composting business models sustainable development goals Sanitation systems produce large volumes of biomass including faecal sludge, sewage, and organic waste that can be converted into valuable products such as biogas, compost, and biochar. Through physical, chemical, and biological pre-treatment and conversion methods like anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis, these wastes become sources of clean energy, fertilizers, and soil enhancers, contributing to a low-carbon circular economy. Applications are emerging across sectors. In Germany, treated sewage irrigates thousands of hectares of farmland. In Haiti and Kenya, enterprises like SOIL and Sanergy convert human waste into compost, while providing safe, affordable sanitation. These models improve environmental health and support livelihoods. Success depends on efficient value chains, quality control, and reliable service models linking waste collectors, converters, and end-users. When supported by packaging, transport, and market access, sanitation-derived products serve farmers, builders, and energy users. This approach addresses over 12 SDGs by recovering resources, reducing emissions, and closing the loop between water, energy, and food systems. With the right infrastructure and partnerships, sanitation biomass recovery offers a scalable solution to both waste management and climate resilience. 2022-07-18 2022-08-31T20:20:41Z 2022-08-31T20:20:41Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/121050 en Open Access IWA Publishing Cookey, P. E.; Cofie, Olufunke; Koottatep, T.; Polprasert, C. 2022. Sanitation biomass recovery and conversion. In Cookey, P. E.; Koottatep, T.; Gibson, W. T.; Polprasert, C. (Eds.). Integrated functional sanitation value chain: the role of the sanitation economy. London, UK: IWA Publishing. pp.125-180. [doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/9781789061840_0125] |
| spellingShingle | sanitation biomass resource recovery conversion value chains circular economy bioeconomy sewage sludge faecal sludge waste management technology wastewater water reuse feedstocks composting business models sustainable development goals Cookey, P. E. Cofie, Olufunke O. Koottatep, T. Polprasert, C. Sanitation biomass recovery and conversion |
| title | Sanitation biomass recovery and conversion |
| title_full | Sanitation biomass recovery and conversion |
| title_fullStr | Sanitation biomass recovery and conversion |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sanitation biomass recovery and conversion |
| title_short | Sanitation biomass recovery and conversion |
| title_sort | sanitation biomass recovery and conversion |
| topic | sanitation biomass resource recovery conversion value chains circular economy bioeconomy sewage sludge faecal sludge waste management technology wastewater water reuse feedstocks composting business models sustainable development goals |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/121050 |
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