Waste Water Science Crowdfunding Campaign to Seek Funding to Slash the World’s Carbon Footprint
Environmental start-up Wastewater Science has just launched a crowdfunding campaign on ZAAR.com.mt to build a prototype unit that can process animal waste, which is the number one source of environmental degradation. This unique project targets the issue of nutrient runoff resulting from organic waste disposal in animal farming, as well as recycles water. The campaign is now live on ZAAR.com.mt, and Wastewater Science has until 26 October to raise an initial €10,000 to help build the prototype.
Msida, Malta, September 02, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Environmental start-up Wastewater Science has just launched a crowdfunding campaign on ZAAR.com.mt to build a prototype unit that can process animal waste, which is the number one source of environmental degradation. This unique project targets the issue of nutrient runoff resulting from organic waste disposal in animal farming, as well as recycles water.
The company, which was founded in June, was fostered during the 2015 Climate KIK Competition, where it won first place following review by a panel of scientists and business professionals. Established in Malta, the company uses the Island’s unique geographical position and size as a sample of the Mediterranean region and the EU for research and logistics, giving this crowdfunding project a solid, international perspective.
In fact, if successfully funded, this campaign has the potential to make an impact on the global environment and climate change. Among its many benefits, it will help to reduce greenhouse emissions resulting from animal waste disposal and reduce the carbon footprint of disposal processes. The resulting products are nutrients for fertiliser and clean water suitable for irrigation and washing, produced through a process that uses no additive chemicals and relies on a natural microbial process.
“Unfortunately, the exponential increase in farm production worldwide over the last few decades has out-performed our methods in dealing with the waste produced,” explain the directors of Wastewater Science, Dr Joseph Buhagiar and Mr Bryan Ogden. “Runoff from current disposal practices is a leading cause of public waters becoming polluted with algae blooms or green slime, with one obvious result being that the nutrients from runoff get into groundwater and waterways.
“The consequences of intensified animal production worldwide have also led to huge environmental pressures that are largely invisible to the average person. For instance, greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture are greater than those from all sectors of transportation combined, which is why this product is so important.”
The campaign is now live on ZAAR.com.mt, and Wastewater Science has until 26 October to raise an initial €10,000 to help build the prototype.
Speaking about the project, ZAAR manager Matthew Caruana said he was delighted that ZAAR had been the chosen platform for such an innovative start-up. “Since its inception, ZAAR has aimed to attract business ideas that have the potential to positively impact individuals and society. This project can make a huge difference to the environment globally, and we are happy to be supporting it.
“Moreover, we encourage the public to help fund this fantastic initiative by backing the project on ZAAR.com.mt, and to make the most of the great rewards on offer for backers.”
To donate to Wastewater Science’s project and contribute to a reduction in carbon, please visit http://www.zaar.com.mt/projects/wastewater-science-prototype/
The company, which was founded in June, was fostered during the 2015 Climate KIK Competition, where it won first place following review by a panel of scientists and business professionals. Established in Malta, the company uses the Island’s unique geographical position and size as a sample of the Mediterranean region and the EU for research and logistics, giving this crowdfunding project a solid, international perspective.
In fact, if successfully funded, this campaign has the potential to make an impact on the global environment and climate change. Among its many benefits, it will help to reduce greenhouse emissions resulting from animal waste disposal and reduce the carbon footprint of disposal processes. The resulting products are nutrients for fertiliser and clean water suitable for irrigation and washing, produced through a process that uses no additive chemicals and relies on a natural microbial process.
“Unfortunately, the exponential increase in farm production worldwide over the last few decades has out-performed our methods in dealing with the waste produced,” explain the directors of Wastewater Science, Dr Joseph Buhagiar and Mr Bryan Ogden. “Runoff from current disposal practices is a leading cause of public waters becoming polluted with algae blooms or green slime, with one obvious result being that the nutrients from runoff get into groundwater and waterways.
“The consequences of intensified animal production worldwide have also led to huge environmental pressures that are largely invisible to the average person. For instance, greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture are greater than those from all sectors of transportation combined, which is why this product is so important.”
The campaign is now live on ZAAR.com.mt, and Wastewater Science has until 26 October to raise an initial €10,000 to help build the prototype.
Speaking about the project, ZAAR manager Matthew Caruana said he was delighted that ZAAR had been the chosen platform for such an innovative start-up. “Since its inception, ZAAR has aimed to attract business ideas that have the potential to positively impact individuals and society. This project can make a huge difference to the environment globally, and we are happy to be supporting it.
“Moreover, we encourage the public to help fund this fantastic initiative by backing the project on ZAAR.com.mt, and to make the most of the great rewards on offer for backers.”
To donate to Wastewater Science’s project and contribute to a reduction in carbon, please visit http://www.zaar.com.mt/projects/wastewater-science-prototype/
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