Help Slash the World's Carbon Footprint from just €5!

MALTA, Malta - Aug. 29, 2016 - PRLog -- 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. This unique project targets the issue of nutrient runoff resulting from organic waste disposal in animal farming. Additionally it recycles water. Animal agriculture is the number one source of environmental degradation and Wastewater Science is determined to reduce these effects.

The company was recently formed in June. The idea was fostered during the 2015 Climate KIK Competition. After review by a panel of scientists and business professionals it won first place. 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. This placement gives international perspective.

If successful, this crowdfunding campaign has the potential to make an impact on the environment and global 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 fertilizer and clean water suitable for irrigation and washing. The service uses no additive chemicals and relies on a natural microbial process.

"Runoff from current disposal practices are a leading cause of public waters becoming polluted with algae blooms or green slime." explain the Wastewater Science directors Dr Joseph Buhagiar and Mr Bryan Ogden. "The exponential increase in farm production worldwide over the last few decades has out-performed our methods in dealing with the waste produced.

"One obvious result is that the nutrients from runoff gets 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… And that is why this product is so important."

Wastewater Science has until 26 October to raise an initial €10,000 in order to help build the prototype. The campaign is now live on ZAAR.com.mt.

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. "From 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 very happy to support it. The campaign also has some great rewards for backers. We encourage the public to help fund this fantastic initiative by backing the project on Zaar.com.mt."

To donate to Wastewater Science's project and contribute to a reduction in carbon, please visit http://www.zaar.com.mt/projects/wastewater-science-protot...