Making Deserts Bloom from Waste Incinerator Replacement Technology Ltd specialises in systems that...

Making Deserts Bloom from Waste

Incinerator Replacement Technology Ltd specialises in systems that provide environmentally cleaner alternatives to traditional incineration.

Paul SmithHead of Development – IRTL

www.irtl.co.ukPaul.Smith@irtl.co.uk

Making Deserts Bloom from Waste

What is the problem?The World needs more FoodThe World needs more productive land

What is the Solution?Protein Based Super Absorber (PBSA)

PBSA – Factso Processed from Abattoir WASTE protein

o Fertiliser NPK 5.4-6.6-4.2.

o PBSA holds 20 times its own volume in water

o Sandy soil requires 66% less water to maintain moisture

o Up to 60% Less Leachate of Fertiliser

o Plants survive 9 days longer without watering

o Increase in soil microbial populations

o Ideal for arid land soil

o Unique soil stabilising properties

o Increased plant growth

Making Deserts Bloom from Waste

Current Position• Investment to Date: £900,000 (sourced by

grant funding and private investors)

• Manufacturing process proven• PBSA properties proven in Glasshouse

trials• Ongoing field proving trials with:

Camelina SA (Spain)David Austin Roses (UK)Government of QatarHong Kong Government Environmental Protection Department Burston Nurseries Ltd (UK)

FinancialsProjected Gross Profit:

2014: £0m2015: £0.95m2016: £3.5m2020: £19m Royalties

Funding Requirement:

£400,000 initially

Making Deserts Bloom from Waste

Supporters

ChairmanDuncan Foster

Technical DirectorMichael Morris-

Watson

Chief Scientific

OfficerDr Arjomand Gharenghani

Consultant Plant

Pathologist Prof Avice Hall

The Team