♻️ Eco / Bio-Waste Management Summer School 🌿

Ever wondered what happens to the waste produced during wastewater treatment? Specifically, what becomes of the biosolids separated from the water? These biosolids, a byproduct of treatment, can be an invaluable resource if handled correctly.

The Salar Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tashkent processes millions of liters of sewage daily but now faces a pressing issue: managing its increasing biosolid waste. Initially, the Salar Plant wasn't designed for the large quantities of biosolids generated by the growing city, posing significant environmental risks if left untreated. However, these biosolids could be repurposed as fertilizers or converted into electricity, offering a sustainable solution.

🚨 Urgent Issue: Untreated biosolids threaten the environment, and the Salar Plant is running out of storage space. This requires urgent action, either by developing local biosolid processing facilities or upgrading the existing infrastructure. But first, we need solid evidence of the problem.

🌞 Summer School Project: Prove the extent of this issue through research and propose solutions.

Agenda:

1. Day 1: Ice-Breaking Games, Program Introduction

2. Day 2: Trip to Salar Wastewater Treatment Plant

3. Days 3-4: Lab Work

4. Days 5-6: Literature Review & Final Project Work

Goals:

- Collect and analyze biosolid samples.

- Compare results with global standards.

- Confirm the poor quality of biosolid management and propose viable solutions.

Future Directions:

- Present findings at international conferences.

- Study how other countries have addressed similar issues.

- Develop a national plan for industries in Uzbekistan to establish their own biosolid processing facilities.

Join us this summer to contribute to sustainable waste management and protect our environment!