PHILADELPHIA, PA — The world’s eyes are on Harsco Environmental as it showcases its innovative ecoproduct, AgroSilicio, at the 2023 COP28 Climate Summit in the United Arab Emirates. The division of Enviri Corporation (NYSE: NVRI) was invited by the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais to present this groundbreaking fertilizer, which repurposes steel byproducts into an environmentally friendly soil conditioner.
AgroSilicio is not your typical fertilizer. It takes recycled steel slag, usually considered a waste product, and transforms it into a calcium silicate-based solution that acts as both a fertilizer and a soil conditioner. The product’s versatility allows it to be widely used in agribusiness, rectifying chemical imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and soil toxicity across various farming markets.
The impact of AgroSilicio extends beyond the fields. In 2022 alone, it reduced Minas Gerais’ carbon footprint by an impressive 80,000 tons – equivalent to planting 570,000 trees. This achievement aligns with the global push toward sustainability and circular economy, underlining the importance of reusing and recycling waste products.
Wender Alves, LATAM Regional President at Harsco Environmental, expressed pride in the company’s achievement. “It was a breakthrough when we realized that slag from steel production could be transformed into quality fertilizer for the Brazilian agriculture business,” Alves said. “We are honored to present this at the world’s most important environmental forum on behalf of Minas Gerais State, Brazil.”
AgroSilicio is part of Harsco Environmental’s exclusive line of ecoproducts™, introduced in Enviri’s 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance report. The product embodies the company’s commitment to sustainability, turning waste into valuable resources, and promoting a circular economy. With AgroSilicio, steel industry clients can optimize the reuse of their by-products, while farmers can reduce their carbon footprint and enhance soil health.
This innovative solution presented at COP28 underscores Harsco Environmental’s commitment to sustainability and resource optimization. It signifies an important step in the journey toward a more sustainable future and is a testament to the company’s dedication to finding environmentally friendly solutions that balance industrial growth with environmental responsibility.
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