In the latest episode of the Blue Planet podcast, former President János Áder was the guest of our colleague György Taxner, Deputy CEO of UTB Envirotec. The discussion focused on CYCLE , among other things.
We were able to showcase the unique and efficient way our company processes wastewater. In the past, the team mainly extracted biogas from wastewater, which was used as an energy source. However, in a revolutionary discovery, they discovered that wastewater can also be used to produce acetic acid, which is the base material for household cleaning products! This led to the birth of CYCLE, which has been available since 2019 in our online shop and in a growing number of stores.
Own wastewater laboratory for sustainability
Among other things, the interview reveals that we have created our own wastewater laboratory, where we use and develop wastewater treatment technologies from around the world. The aim of the lab is to return purified water back into the environment, thus reducing the negative impact on nature. In the broadcast, György Taxner also stressed that the work done in the lab is essential for sustainability, especially in developing countries where 90% of wastewater is still returned untreated to natural waters.
However, the sludge from biological treatment contains many recyclable materials. According to György Taxner, acetic acid is one of the most valuable of these, but other useful substances have also been found in sewage sludge, such as soil improvers that help farmers in small gardens.
Back to natural materials
János Áder noted that even our grandmothers cleaned with vinegar, which we confirm. However, over the years, unfortunately, petrochemical products have become dominant, which in most cases are unhealthy not only for the planet, but also for people. CYCLE aims to help its customers return to using natural materials, thus protecting the environment and their health.
Watch the full broadcast here, where you can find out more about the development behind CYCLE :
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