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Leaves on the ground during a New England autumn, orange rinds from abundant trees in Florida and in homes all over the country, food scraps pile up in garbage cans or compost bins. All of that waste can and should be put to good use, creating a sustainable waste reduction solution that helps the planet.
One company, SusGlobal Energy Corp. (SNRG), uses a sustainable and socially-responsible solution to convert that waste and help combat climate change, one that helps produce the wine from California we drink and the Florida oranges we peel and bite into. By converting that organic waste into regenerative fertilizer, they are helping build a greener world for our current and future generations. Here’s how the process works and how it benefits individuals and industries.
Converting organic waste into regenerative fertilizer
Through SusGlobal’s proprietary technology, organic waste like food scraps and yard brush is transformed into a pathogen-free organic fertilizer that comes in both liquid and dry forms. Now, as people steer away from chemical fertilizers, which can adversely affect the soil pH, regenerative organic fertilizers are a more attractive and sustainable option that provides full nutrients suitable for various fertilization needs. Regenerative fertilizers can help improve soil fertility and crop productivity as well, whether it’s for your home garden or that commercial vineyard or orange grove.
In conjunction with operators with special expertise, SusGlobal’s conversion model includes diverting organic waste streams from landfills, which emit some of the highest levels of greenhouse gas. Yet within this organic waste lies beneficial microorganisms that can provide organic nutrients to farm produce grown with converted regenerative organic fertilizer. These products are used across a number of industries, including the wine and cannabis industries.
Benefits of regenerative fertilizer
Regenerative organic fertilizer converted from waste comes with a host of benefits for both everyday users and businesses. Filled with micronutrients, SusGro™ by SusGlobal, for example, includes high concentrations of sulfur, calcium, iron and magnesium, which can positively impact crop growth and soil health. High concentrations of organic matter within the fertilizer also help build an ideal soil structure that can improve water retention, soil tilth and pore space.
In addition, these fertilizers provide multi-year benefits, thanks to their high levels of organic matter and nutrients. Since these are released slowly over time into the soil, crops and soil health can experience positive influences for several years after the fertilizer is applied. Rigorous quality control and a proprietary manufacturing approach also guarantee quality and safety through a combination of heat treating and high-speed shearing to produce the products. This helps create sustainable, earth-friendly fertilizer that is safe, reliable and pathogen-free.
Organic fertilizers are also a solution for a hungry planet. Nearly 33% of the world's adequate food-producing land has been lost in the past 40 years and land degradation costs around $40 billion annually worldwide. In addition, nitrogen from synthetic fertilizers damages both human health and the environment. Organic fertilizers and soil amendments can help alleviate these issues.
Why SusGlobal is different
Keeping up with the booming fertilizer industry can be a challenge for some companies. In a $200 billion-per-year industry, where the organic fertilizer subset is expected to reach $19 billion by 2027, SusGlobal is prepared to fulfill the demand. Navigating international supply chain issues and a worldwide shortage for fertilizer, SusGlobal’s licenses and partnerships with numerous big-box retailers and agriculture customers help it stay ahead of the curve to continue addressing climate change through smart and creative solutions.
With more than 2.7 million organic food producers growing on 142.8 million acres across the globe, the need for organic agriculture products is growing as well, both for individuals and large commercial growers.
SusGlobal’s success with its regional business model in Ontario will serve as a blueprint for the company’s growth as it expands into the U.S. to bring new regenerative organic fertilizer options to the states. With initial sites identified in Florida and California, SusGlobal will continue to build sustainability from the ground up as technology and research grow and evolve with time.
To learn more about SusGlobal Energy Corp. and how regenerative organic fertilizer can make a difference in your life, visit susglobalenergy.com. SusGlobal Energy Corp. trades under the symbol SRNG. Learn more about investing in regenerative organic fertilizer and the planet’s future here.