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Malaysia to tap treated sewage effluent as farm fertiliser, water recycled with Newater-like tech
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Indah Water Konsortium’s organic fertiliser made from treated biosolids, displayed with other sustainable products by the company.
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- Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) is recycling human waste into fertiliser for food crops and aims to end sending treated sludge to landfills by 2030.
- IWK collaborates with universities on product safety and is gaining endorsements for the fertiliser use from the Islamic authorities.
- Malaysia's national sewerage company is also recycling sewage water for non-potable uses like cooling systems, partnering to supply water to local industries.
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KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s national sewerage company is working with researchers to recycle human waste, turning treated biosolids into fertiliser that can be used on farms growing food crops.
Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) is also working on a project to recycle sewage water for use in a major mall in the Klang Valley, in its push to reduce waste and build what it calls “a circular economy”.
