BUILDING CARBON CREDITS WITH BIOSOLIDS RECYCLING

Using biosolids is a logical way to increase soil C reserves. Add in energy recovery from digester methane, and production of fuel crops fertilized with biosolids and the CO 2 credits/dry ton grow.

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