This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant awarded to Prag LLC through the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program supports the development of a bioreactor system to recycle polystyrene foam waste into an organic fertilizer product. The $274,718 award aims to demonstrate a process for converting the ubiquitous polystyrene waste, which often ends up in landfills or waterways, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment through thermal and biological methods. The project will leverage a unique combination of microorganisms and macroorganisms to efficiently break down the polystyrene and transform it into a usable agricultural product. This research seeks to address a significant environmental challenge while also creating a valuable commercial opportunity to provide waste disposal and fertilizer production services.
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