VunaNexus commercializes a patented urine treatment system that extracts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from human waste. The process converts the recovered nutrients into a certified fertilizer called Aurin, enabling sustainable nutrient recycling. The technology supports decentralized sanitation and agricultural productivity, particularly in resource‑limited regions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current wastewater treatment processes struggle to efficiently remove and recycle nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from human and animal urine, leading to environmental pollution and resource depletion. These nutrients, essential for plant growth, are often discharged into water systems, causing eutrophication and harming aquatic ecosystems.
Solution
VunaNexus offers a patented technology to recover and recycle nutrients from human and cattle urine, transforming them into a certified natural fertilizer. Their system concentrates the nutrients found in urine, primarily nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, into a usable form for agriculture. This process reduces the amount of harmful compounds released into the environment while creating a valuable, sustainable fertilizer product. The resulting fertilizer, branded as Aurin, provides a closed-loop system for nutrient management.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers, agricultural businesses, and organizations focused on sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
Features
- Patented urine treatment and nutrient recovery system
- Production of Aurin, a certified natural fertilizer derived from urine
- Technology developed and validated by Eawag (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology)
- Decentralized sanitation solutions for nutrient recycling