Take a COOL Guess – the Fun Quiz on Clean Energy. Today’s Topic: Converting Animal Waste To Biofertilizer

Question:  Approximately how much manure is produced by the dairy cows and hogs in the U.S. every day? 

Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.

Relevance:  Improper management of lagoons and dry waste run-off, as well as lagoon overflow from rainfall events, contribute to regional water contamination. Agricultural run-off has been linked to dangerous pathogenic (disease causing) microorganisms such as E. Coli, Salmonella, Listeria; and Pfiesteria piscicida, which are widely believed to be responsible for major fish kills and disease outbreak in several Mid-Atlantic States. Lastly, ammonia, nitrogen, nitric acid, phosphates and hydrogen sulfide from the waste usually result in an intense stench for miles around. The resulting odors often contribute to unbearable and unhealthy work conditions.

2GreenEnergy has become aware of a number of proven effective solutions, using various aspects of microbiology to remove the pathogens, and convert this manure to fertilizer, some soon to appear on our list of cleantech investment opportunities.