PROGRESS OF THE MEASURES

Toteutus alkanut

DESCRIPTION

Phosphorus and nitrogen are essential nutrients to the food production. Phosphorus is an unrenewable resource, the exploitable share of which is constantly decreasing. The production of nitrogen fertilizers is a very energy intensive process. Part of the recyclable nutrients, such as phosphorus and nitrogen in manure, are recovered and reused, but a considerable share is still leached into the waters (phosphorus and nitrogen) and air (nitrogen). Due to human activities, a lot of organic substances such as livestock manure, sludge from the wastewater treatment plants, various biomasses and food waste e.g. from households are generated.

A remarkable share of the nutrients in these substances remain unexploited or are ineffectively used. Nutrients should be recovered, exploited, and recycled optimally, thereby decreasing the use of unrenewable natural resources (phosphorus), saving energy needed in production of artificial fertilizers (nitrogen) and increasing nutritional self-sufficiency.

Improving the effectiveness of nutrient usage and recycling are essential above all for water protection, as this decreases the nutrient loading in water bodies as well as eutrophication. Improving the effectiveness of nutrient usage and recycling requires participation and commitment from all actors, companies, communities, and private citizens.

The aim of the project is to:

Improve the effectiveness of nutrient recycling in agriculture, by means of e.g. the project Utilization of nutrients from agriculture, especially the utilization of manure and at the same time decrease the need for artificial nutrients. Nutrients created in concentrations of livestock farming are used optimally among other things by improving cooperation between crop and livestock farms. This will be achieved through guidance, training and investments in manure processing and development and cooperation projects as well as experimental and demonstration projects of new technologies and lines of action.
Improve the effectiveness of nutrient recycling and implementation of projects and actions which aim at nutritional neutrality, increase the awareness of the concept of nutritional neutrality and emphasize the importance of nutrient recycling especially to improvement of the status of the water. The project activates the target region and other regional units to promote the recycling and exploiting of organic nutrients both safely and as close to their origin as possible.

SCHEDULE

2016-2021

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY

Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Projects to be carried out under the measure

The “Lara laaturavinne” project – a national quality assurance system for recycled nutrient products

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project aims to create a national quality assurance system for fertiliser products processed from recycled materials. The quality system and the Laatulannoite quality label are a service and tool for the users and producers of fertiliser products as well as for authorities. The system will increase demand for and awareness of the products and the safety of their use and enhance the recycling of nutrients.

SCHEDULE

2018–2020, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 150,000 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 105,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Finnish Biocycle and Biogas Association

https://biokierto.fi/in-english/
https://www.laatulannoite.fi/in-english/

Recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus from liquid waste (NPHarvest)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

NPHarvest develops a nutrient recovery method to capture nitrogen and phosphorus from liquid nutrient-rich waste fractions.

SCHEDULE

NPHarvest 1: 1/1/2017–31/12/2019
NPHarvest 2: 1/1/2020–30/11/2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

NPHarvest 1: EUR 654,000 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 457,000)
NPHarvest 2: EUR 187,136 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 149,709)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Aalto University Foundation, Aalto University

https://www.aalto.fi/en/npharvest

Nutrient Neutral Municipality (RANKU 3)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The aim of the Nutrient Neutral Municipality project is to promote the recycling of organic nutrients generated in municipalities or larger areas as close to their origin as possible. RANKU 3 is a continuation project, which aims to disseminate the operating model developed in the first RANKU project in 2015–2017 to other parts of Finland.

SCHEDULE

2018–2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

RANKU: EUR 557,500 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 430,800)

RANKU 3: EUR 241,300 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 191,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Sanna Tikander and Anni Karhunen/ELY Centre for Southwest Finland

https://www.ymparisto.fi/en-US/Nutrient_Neutral_Municipality

Development and testing of fertiliser products based on recycled nutrients (Side stream nutrients)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

UPM has developed an innovation based on a technical concept of combining organic sludges, nitrogen and ash into a recycled fertiliser. The aim of the project is to finalise the recipe for the recycled fertiliser, design a plant for the production of the product and develop the business model.

SCHEDULE

2016–2018

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 381,878 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 190,939)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Katja Viitikko/UPM-Kymmene Corporation and Yara Suomi Oy

Final report (in Finnish): http://www.ym.fi/download/noname/%7B9C575F26-26F5-45F9-9D56-CDC95CE7BE8A%7D/143307

ProRavinne (Developing municipal wastewater treatment processes to incorporate them into urban nutrient recycling centres of the circular economy based on biogas plants)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The goal is to study and demonstrate the effects of a new wastewater pretreatment process, the microsieve, on the production of recycled nutrients at a biogas plant and the usability of the nutrients.

SCHEDULE

2017–2019, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 450,000 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 360,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Assistant Professor Marika Kokko/Tampere University

https://www.luke.fi/projektit/proravinne/

Research and product development project on the Pasrea composting system

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The aim of the project is to carry out scientific research into and further develop a litter and other manure processing system based on composting and invented by Pasrea Oy. When the system functions properly, the rate of the reaction can be controlled and the end products recovered are ammonia, thermal energy and soil improving compost. Collecting the end products reduces the need to purchase fertilisers and energy on farms and enables implementation of the circular economy in practice.

SCHEDULE

1/2/2017–31/8/2018

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 407,000 (MAF: EUR 324,580)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Pasrea Oy

Product development and production of recycled fertilisers from organic side streams

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project developed an eco-efficient method, the Paskíer® Process, for producing soil improvers and recycled fertilisers based on sustainable development and the recycling of organic sludges. The marketing of the Paskíer® Process was started after the end of the project.

SCHEDULE

15/5/2017–31/8/2018

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 567,000 (MAF: EUR 255,150)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Nanopar Oy

http://www.nanopar.fi/en/homepage/

Ravinnekuitu – Field experiments with fibre-rich side streams from the forest industry

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The purpose of the project is to study the effects of products based on mixed sludges from a forest industry company, i.e. nutrient fibres or fibre sludges, on the environment and crop cultivation, when these are used as fertilisers and soil improvers.

SCHEDULE

1/1/2018–31/12/2019

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 245,000 (MAF: EUR 147,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Soilfood Oy

https://soilfood.fi/tutkimus-ja-kehitys/hankkeet/

Further processing and productisation of digestate nutrients at Emomylly’s biogas plant (RavinneEmo)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project aims to draw up a comprehensive plan to enhance nutrient recycling at Emomylly Oy’s biogas plant processing manure. The aim is to develop the selling of plant nutrient products into a new business for the company and bring a recycled fertiliser product to the market that is suitable for organic farming and meets the needs of users.

SCHEDULE

1/1/2019–31/8/2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 116,000 (MAF: EUR 76,400)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Kai Huovinen/Emomylly Oy

Optimising the value of manure and organic fertilisers at field plot level (LaPaMa)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project produces tools and practices for better fertilisation, which will improve the utilisation of nutrients and reduce emissions. A key tool is a fertiliser calculator that seeks to maximise the benefit of fertilisation to the farmer (the value of nutrients – the cost of fertilisation). In addition, the project produces self-study material for farmers and advisors.

SCHEDULE

2018–2019

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 62,100 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 43,400)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Finnish Environment Institute and University of Helsinki

https://luomu.fi/tietopankki/lannoitaparemmin/

Utilisation of the separately collected fractions of food processing by-products (Sivukierto)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The aim of the project is to develop company-specific operation models to the processing of by-products for companies that produce, use and process food raw materials and to reduce the flow of nutrients into water bodies. The project also seeks to increase cooperation between different types of companies and the exchange of information between companies.

SCHEDULE

1/11/2018–31/12/2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 295,000 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 175,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

https://www.luke.fi/en/projektit/sivukierto/

Pyrolysis to recycle nutrients contained in sewage sludge (Lietehiili)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The aim of the project is to promote the recycling of carbon and nutrients contained in wastewater by studying how the conditions of the pyrolysis process affect the quality of the end product and its suitability for various applications. The applications studied include the use of biochar as a soil improver and fertiliser. The project will apply industrial-scale advanced pyrolysis technology (pilot plant).

SCHEDULE

1/10/2018–31/11/2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 455,500 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 320,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority HSY, Gasum Ltd and Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

www.hsy.fi/lietehiili

Enhancement of nutrient recycling by a local biocycle model (BioKierto)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project seeks to increase circular economy activities in the Kangasala region by developing nutrient recycling. This is expected to bring economic and environmental benefits. Enhanced nutrient recycling is also expected to bring savings in the use of materials, create new business opportunities and reduce nutrient loading on local water bodies and thereby also on the Baltic Sea. The methods used in the model include biogas production, insect breeding, biochar production, separation of the valuable components of side streams, algae breeding and water treatment.

SCHEDULE

7/2017–3/2020, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 388,000 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 264,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)

https://www.hamk.fi/projektit/biokierto/#perustiedot

https://www.luke.fi/en/projektit/biokierto/

Resource container – products from wastewater

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

Proof-of-concept tests were carried out to examine 2–3 technology combinations for the recovery of nutrients and carbon from municipal wastewater. The best technology combination was piloted on one of the types of wastewater studied.

SCHEDULE

2016–2017

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 353,400 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 282,750)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd

Final report (in Finnish):

www.businessfinland.fi/en/whats-new/cases/2017/a-resource-container-recovering-and-recycling-valuable-nutrients-from-waste-water/

Use of liquid recycled nutrients in agriculture (Nesteravinne)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project developed methods and equipment for the application of liquid recycled fertilisers, especially recycled nitrogen fertilisers (ammonium sulphate, ammonia solution, reject water concentrate and starch potato cell sap) suitable for Finnish conditions. In addition, the project studied the use of ammonium sulphate as a means to improve the efficacy of glyphosate. The project assessed the properties of the products, tested and developed machinery and equipment, investigated yield responses to nitrogen contained in the products in field tests and communicated the results to users and other stakeholders.

SCHEDULE

2017–2019, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 482,000 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 294,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

https://www.luke.fi/en/projektit/nesteravinne/

Feasibility study on the large-scale utilisation of reeds and the recycling of nutrients contained in reeds for use in agriculture

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The aim of the project was to determine whether reeds can be used as a raw material for a novel fertiliser for organic farming in an economically and ecologically viable manner and whether the nutrients absorbed in reed beds can thus be brought back into the nutrient cycle.

SCHEDULE

1/2/2017–31/8/2018

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 48,000 (MAF: EUR 33,600)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

ReedPower

Producing recycled fertilisers from chicken manure based on an innovative drying concept (KIEKU) – a feasibility study

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project focuses on poultry manure. The project develops a process concept in which sludge is dried, hygienised and processed into products and delivered for use in the local area.

SCHEDULE

1/5/2017–30/6/2018

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 137,000 (MAF: EUR 95,900)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Global EcoSolutions Oy

http://www.ges.fi/

Recovery of nitrogen from liquid rejects from agriculture and forestry and from wastewaters and its productisation into a nutrient solution using the Envistone method

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project developed, tested and piloted a physical-biological method (Envistone) to recover ammonium nitrogen as nitrate from wastewaters generated in agriculture, forestry and industry and to process it into a commercial nutrient solution. The project constructed a functioning facility in Kajaani, which removes nitrogen from landfill leachates before they are conducted into the environment. The process is now being dimensioned for the treatment of residue nitrogen from a wastewater treatment plant at a slaughterhouse waste treatment plant and for nitrogen removal from reject water from a composting plant after land filtration.

SCHEDULE

1/6/2017–31/8/2018

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 320,000 (MAF: EUR 144,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Envitop Oy

http://www.envitop.com/

Productisation of nutrients contained in agricultural by-products and aquatic vegetation (MaVe-tuote)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project developed the productisation of fertiliser products suitable for organic farming produced by a proven dry digestion biogas plant and piloted the use of collected aquatic vegetation in the biogas production process. As nutrients are removed with the vegetation collected for use, this improves the state of water bodies. In particular, phosphorus can be captured reasonably effectively. Of the aquatic plant species studied, the common club-rush was the best in terms of nutrients and biogas production. Soil improvers were further developed based on experiences from users.

SCHEDULE

2017–2018

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 62,100 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 43,400)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Metener Ltd

http://www.metener.fi/raki-2/

Introducing digital tools to promote nutrient recycling on farms (DigiRaki)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project looks for solutions to promote the use of recycled nutrients on farms. The aim is to develop an easy-to-use tool for assessing alternative nutrient recycling measures, mainly for use by advisors, in order to improve the efficiency of nutrient use on farms and reduce emissions to the environment.

SCHEDULE

15/9/2018–30/11/2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 125,000 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 100,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Association of ProAgria Centres

Terhi Taulavuori/Association of ProAgria Centres

https://www.proagria.fi/hankkeet/digitaaliset-valineet-kayttoon-ravinnekierratyksen-edistamiseksi-maatiloilla-digiraki-11667

Recycled fertilisers for good yields (HYKERRYS 2)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project develops and studies various recycled fertiliser concepts and products for arable crop farming in collaboration with operators in the recycled fertiliser sector.

SCHEDULE

1/6/2016–31/12/2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Development project funding under the Rural Development Programme, ELY Centre for Uusimaa and funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 114,000 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 92,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

University of Helsinki

https://blogs.helsinki.fi/hykerrys-hanke/2017/08/04/hanke/

Use of pyrolysis products in securing the fertilizer value of liquid manures (PYSTI)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The main objective of the project is to enhance the use of nutrients contained in liquid manure and promote the introduction of pyrolysis in the processing of various biomass side streams into value-added products. The project examines the technical, legislative, economic and environmental prerequisites for preserving or even increasing the value of liquid manure as a fertiliser with the help of pyrolysis liquids and biochars.

SCHEDULE

1/10/2018–31/11/2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 262,500 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 210,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

https://www.luke.fi/en/projektit/pysti/

Recycling wastewater nutrients safely and efficiently (NORMA)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project compiles information on new and innovative methods to recover nutrients from wastewater. The aim is to assess alternative process technologies and the safety and usability of the end products produced by them.

SCHEDULE

2019–2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 137,500 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 110,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Finnish Environment Institute

https://www.syke.fi/hankkeet/norma

Recycling nutrients into bio-based fertilisers on farms (Maa-Bio)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The aim of the project is to implement an energy-efficient and cost-effective concept for processing liquid manure to achieve a high nutrient recycling rate. The project also seeks to develop a method for the farm-specific utilisation of manure solids.

SCHEDULE

1/9/2016–31/8/2018, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 494,800 (MAF: EUR 247,400)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Biometa Finland Ltd

https://www.biometa.fi/maa---bio---hanke

Optimising nutrient cycling for the bioeconomy (Biotrio)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project continues the earlier Maa-Bio project. The aim is to study the centralised optimisation of the operation of decentralised liquid manure processing plants and field nutrient balances, and the impact of the new manure-solids bedding produced by the processing plants on nutrient cycling on farms and in the process, as well as the optimal product properties of the manure-solids bedding that will enable farms to start selling it. In addition, the project examines the fertiliser properties of the liquid fertiliser fraction produced by the processing plant, and the effects of quality optimisation on yields and reduced use of pesticides.

SCHEDULE

1/10/2018–31/8/2020

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 331,650 (MAF: EUR 198,990)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Biometa Finland Ltd

https://www.biometa.fi/biotrio-hanke

Processing digestates from biogas plants into fertiliser products

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project seeks to find a technically and economically viable method to process digestates produced from farm animal manure and other side streams of primary agricultural production as a side stream in the anaerobic digestion process into a higher level processed fertiliser product based on recycled nutrients. The project also aims to identify all side streams suitable for the production of recycled nutrients.

SCHEDULE

1/1/2017–31/8/2018, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 157,600 (MAF: EUR 110,230)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Punkalaitumen Bioenergiayhtiö Oy

Recovering nutrients from agriculture

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project develops processing equipment for liquid manure to bind nutrients contained in the manure in the solids in a form available to plants.

SCHEDULE

1/3/2017–31/2/2018, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 216,000 (MAF: EUR 129,600)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Wedex Finland Oy

Utilisation of farm animal manure by recycling as bedding material, biogas or granular fertilisers

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project examines and develops a process, ready to be used for production, to recycle fractions obtained from farm animal manure by chemical, bacteriological and thermal treatments for use in stables, cowsheds, fields and elsewhere in communities. This will reduce the amount of waste significantly and provide opportunities for profitable bio-business based on waste-based raw materials. In addition to manure, the waste-based raw materials studied include waste gypsum from domestic production plants. It is used to convert the very nutrient-rich solution obtained in the process into a granular form, which is easier to commercialise.

SCHEDULE

1/1/2017–31/12/2017, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 70,000 (MAF: EUR 49,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Biopeel Oy

Added value from agricultural side steams (MOSKU)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The MOSKU project seeks to utilise a wider range of agricultural side streams (such as horse and broiler manure) and develop novel products based on them.

SCHEDULE

1/7/2017–31/12/2019, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 1,284,720 (MAF: EUR 642,360)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Biolan Oy, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

https://www.luke.fi/en/projektit/mosku/

A recycled nutrient cluster from Oulu: production-scale demonstration of organic waste recycling – demonstration plant concept, Rakeistus Oy

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The purpose of the project is to modify and test a new innovative and patented granulation technology developed by Rakeistus Oy on a production scale for granulating and productising organic materials. This development and testing work is carried out as part of a broader demonstration plant concept.

SCHEDULE

1/10/2017–31/8/2019

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 469,480 (MAF: EUR 281,680)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Rakeistus Oy and Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

https://www.sftec.fi/new/demotehdas/

https://www.sftec.fi/new/?lang=en

Horsepower from horse manure

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project seeks to find an economically viable solution based on the sustainable use of natural resources for processing horse manure and organic side streams produced by food production in the area, such as biowaste, manure and sludges.

SCHEDULE

1/11/2017–31/8/2018, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 85,380 (MAF: EUR 59,760)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Lahden Hevosystäväinseura ry

http://www.jokimaanravit.fi/content/fi/1/22927/Hevosvoimia%20Hevosenlannasta.html

Horsepower from horse manure II

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project continues the work of the earlier “Horsepower from horse manure” assessment project in order to produce practical information and to meet the needs identified during the earlier project. The project focuses on the productisation and large-scale use of the digestate produced by the biogas process.

SCHEDULE

1/9/2018–31/12/2019, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 151,330 (MAF: EUR 105,930)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Lahden Hevosystäväinseura ry

http://www.jokimaanravit.fi/content/fi/1/22927/Hevosvoimia%20Hevosenlannasta.html

The DTS method for composting organic waste

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

DTS have developed a recycling method that makes it possible to manufacture organic waste into a ready-to-use nutrient rich soil improving substance.

The project found out that the method is very suitable for treatment of e.g. manure, organic sludge and food waste. The method is mechanical, and it can produce organic waste very fast, even in 24h, into a safe, almost odorless, organic, nutrient rich, fine grained and dry, and clean end product. Depending on which waste component is used, the end product can be used as soil-improvement, recycled nutrients, fiber, and even as a basis for fodder. Based on its properties, the method was renamed and called a microthermal method, or process.

Mechanical treatment makes it possible to grind the product into grains which can be stored in sacks which makes it easy to store, transport and spread it which also makes it economically profitable.

SCHEDULE

1/2/2018–31/10/2019, implemented

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 230,590 (MAF: EUR 161,420)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Digi Toilet Systems Oy

https://www.dtso.fi/

Productisation and redistribution of nutrients contained in the side streams of primary agricultural production and the food industry (Kiertoravinne)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The aim of the project is to carry out the practical design work for the nutrient productisation and redistribution concept mainly based on the utilisation of side streams from primary agricultural production and the food industry as well as on biogas in the Seinäjoki region, and a feasibility assessment to support investment decisions. The project seeks to improve the usability of manure-based fertilisers. The project will also develop a novel service concept for the large-scale use of recycled fertilisers suitable for organic farming.

SCHEDULE

1/7/2018–31/5/2019

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 181,560 (MAF: EUR 127,090)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Heikas Oy

https://www.facebook.com/kiertoravinne/

Lannanpuhdistus Viljakainen Oy – efficient stripping

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project studies the suitability of a novel stripping method currently under development for Finnish conditions and the possibilities to extend its usability in order to be able to treat animal manure other than pig manure. As a by-product, the process produces biogas. The aim is to develop a considerably more efficient and environmentally friendly nutrient recycling technology.

SCHEDULE

1/7/2018–1/7/2019

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 100,000 (MAF: EUR 60,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Lannanpuhdistus Viljakainen Oy

http://www.lannanpuhdistus.fi/hanke

Recycling nutrients contained in liquid manure with an electro-chemical water purification method

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The technology used produces clean water meeting the EU’s drinking water standards from liquid manure. Nutrients dissolved in water are coagulated and flocculated in the process, and the flocs can be applied to fields as a fertiliser replacing artificial fertilisers.

SCHEDULE

1/11/2018–31/12/2019

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 175,550 (MAF: EUR 79,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Axolot Solutions Finland Oy

https://axolotsolutions.com/contact/

Utilisation of horse manure (HELMET)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The aim of the project was to promote the recycling of horse manure nutrients and the use of horse manure for energy. The outcome sought was that all possibilities to use horse manure would be mapped and that good practices would be identified in the areas, both locally and at operator level. In addition, the project was to provide guidance for operators on the selection of alternative solutions and the investments required. The guidance and other activities relating to horse manure are now being carried out as part of the activities of Envitecpolis Ltd.

SCHEDULE

2016–2018, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Envitecpolis Ltd

https://mmm.fi/helmet

As part of Helsinki and Turku’s third Baltic Sea Action Plan 2019–2023, the cities will continue to support nutrient neutrality and nutrient offsetting in their activities (Baltic Sea Challenge).

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

Under the goal “Clear coastal waters”, action 12 is one of the water protection measures relating to diffuse loading, stormwaters and small water bodies. The objective of the actions under this goal is to reduce the loading of suspended solids and eutrophying nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) from the cities and their catchment areas. The City of Helsinki and the Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority, HSY, piloted phosphorus discharge offsetting as part of the Baltic Sea Challenge in 2016 and 2017 in collaboration with the John Nurminen Foundation and the NutriTrade project. In the pilot, the phosphorus load remaining in Helsinki’s treated wastewaters was offset by supporting a corresponding reduction in phosphorus discharges from Vitebsk, Belarus.

SCHEDULE

2016–2023

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

City of Helsinki and City of Turku

Budget and project funding

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

City of Helsinki and City of Turku

Mari Joensuu/City of Helsinki
Tove Holm/City of Turku

http://www.itamerihaaste.net/en

A recycled nutrient cluster from Oulu: production-scale demonstration of organic waste recycling – demonstration plant concept, SFTec Oy

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The purpose of the project is to modify and test a new innovative and patented drying technology (Modular Heating – ModHeat) developed by SFTec Oy on a production scale for drying organic materials. This development and testing work is carried out as part of a broader demonstration plant concept.

SCHEDULE

1/9/2017–31/8/2019

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Experimentation project on nutrient recycling, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

EUR 535,600 (MAF: EUR 321,360)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

SFTec Oy and Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

https://www.sftec.fi/new/demotehdas/

https://www.sftec.fi/new/?lang=en

Resource container – products from wastewater – a follow-on project

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project developed and piloted the use of a mobile container for wastewater treatment and the recovery of valuable substances based on physical-chemical unit operations. The mobile treatment plant comprises flocculation and rotating belt filtration to separate solids, the recovery of phosphorus and nitrogen, the purification of water for reuse and the processing of solids into carbon products.

SCHEDULE

2018–2020, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Co-Innovation funding, Business Finland
BioNets programme

EUR 317,100 (Business Finland: EUR 190,000)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Antti Grönroos/VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd

https://www.vttresearch.com/fi/uutiset-ja-tarinat/puhtaan-veden-ja-ravinteiden-talteenotto-saariston-veneiden-ja-kalajalostamon

Productisation of wastewater treatment sludges (RAVITA)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The aim of the RAVITA DEMO project was to test an innovative nutrient recovery solution on the scale of a small wastewater treatment plant in a sustainable way with respect to water protection. In the process, phosphorus is recovered directly from treated wastewater by precipitation and processed into phosphoric acid. The aim is to further develop the process and to gather information relevant to commercialisation. Product development has mainly focused on the usability of the process and on end products of interest to customers.

SCHEDULE

2016–2019, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority HSY

https://www.hsy.fi/ravita/en/Sivut/default.aspx

Productisation of wastewater treatment sludges (PAKU)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project comprises the first delivery of a commercial PAKU facility. The project constructed a full-scale PAKU facility to recycle nutrients from the wastewater treatment plant of the town of Rovaniemi. The aim is to recover nutrients from municipal wastewaters and process them into inexpensive and safe recycled fertilisers and energy for district heating.

SCHEDULE

2016–2019, completed

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Napapiirin energia ja vesi/Endev Ltd

https://www.endev.fi/en/upcoming-projects/napapiirinenergia/

Sustainable Biogas

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project seeks to reduce nutrient emissions from biogas production, both from the production itself and the application of digestate, in Finland and Latvia. The partners involved in the project are the John Nurminen Foundation, the ELY Centre for Southwest Finland, the Finnish Biocycle and Biogas Association, the State Environmental Services of Latvia and the Latvian Biogas Association.

SCHEDULE

1/3/2020–30/11/2022

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Interreg Central Baltic

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

John Nurminen Foundation