SusPhos utilizes proprietary technology to convert phosphate-rich sewage sludge ash into commercially viable products for the fertilizer and cement industries, effectively closing the phosphate cycle. This process addresses the challenges of waste management and sustainability by minimizing CO2 emissions and eliminating waste generation.
Funding
$2.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The fertilizer and cement industries face increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals while navigating complex regulations and ensuring product certification. Traditional phosphate production relies on finite resources and generates significant CO2 emissions, contributing to environmental concerns and hindering the transition to a circular economy. Waste management of phosphate-rich sewage sludge ash poses additional challenges.
Solution
SusPhos offers a technology that transforms phosphate-rich sewage sludge ash into commercially viable products for the fertilizer and cement industries. This process creates a circular economy by recycling waste materials into green alternatives, reducing reliance on traditional phosphate mining. The SusPhos technology minimizes CO2 emissions compared to conventional production methods and eliminates waste generation, contributing to a lower environmental footprint. The resulting products are market-ready and enhance profitability for customers while meeting sustainability demands.
Target Audience
The primary customers are companies in the fertilizer and cement industries seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional phosphate sources, as well as waste water treatment plants looking for solutions for sludge ash.
Features
- Converts phosphate-rich sewage sludge ash into valuable products.
- Eliminates waste generation through a closed-loop recycling process.
- Reduces CO2 footprint compared to traditional phosphate production.
- Produces market-ready, circular products for the fertilizer and cement industries.
- The SusPhos One plant, a 40 kton facility planned to be operational by 2027, will showcase the technology at full-scale.