Collaborations to Advance Biogas, Organic Fertilizer and Water Hyacinth Valorization in the Philippines

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REURASIA Announces University Collaborations to Advance Biogas, Organic Fertilizer and Water Hyacinth Valorization in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – REURASIA announced two university-linked collaborations aimed at developing practical circular economy and renewable energy solutions, including research on organic waste conversion and a study on the use of water hyacinth as a resource for environmental management.

The initiatives seek to connect academic research with industrial application, with REURASIA providing access to its facilities, equipment and operational expertise for students and researchers working on sustainability projects.

Under the first collaboration, REURASIA and a university partner are launching a joint research program focused on converting organic waste into renewable biogas. The program will also study how digestate from the process can be maximized as high-quality organic fertilizer.

Master’s and thesis students are expected to work with REURASIA’s engineering team for several months as part of the program. The collaboration is intended to help bridge the gap between academic research and real-world implementation in sustainable waste management.

REURASIA is also supporting Mapúa University’s study for the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on the valorization of water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic plant that clogs many Philippine waterways.

The study will explore possible ways to convert water hyacinth into valuable products, including renewable energy, organic fertilizers and other circular economy applications. The effort is also expected to support cleaner rivers and improved environmental management.

REURASIA said the collaborations reflect its vision of bringing together industry, academia and government to turn environmental challenges into economic opportunities.

The company said it looks forward to welcoming the next generation of engineers and researchers into its projects while contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future for the Philippines.