German Phosphorus Platform DPP e. V. publishes new policy memorandum on phosphorus recovery

The German Phosphorus Platform DPP e. V. has published a policy memorandum on phosphorus recovery. It analyzes and evaluates how Germany intends to recover phosphorus from sewage sludge by 2029 in order to make the use of resources more sustainable.

The German Phosphorus Platform DPP e. V. recently published its policy memorandum on phosphorus recovery 2023/24. This memorandum provides a thorough analysis of the pressing issues and presents concrete recommendations for action to enable phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge by 2029. By clearly identifying obstacles and recommending solutions, the DPP provides valuable insights for policy makers, industry stakeholders and the public.

A central concern of the memorandum is the link between recovery and use of phosphorus to ensure an efficient economic cycle. Issues such as the Fertilizer Ordinance and the status of waste in the Closed Substance Cycle Waste Management Act are addressed in order to improve the prospects of implementation.

The German Phosphorus Platform DPP e .V. sees the policy memorandum as a starting point for further dialog with various interest groups along the value chain. It offers itself as a constructive platform for discussing the theses and recommendations set out in the memorandum in an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral manner.

Further information and details on the DPP’s recommendations can be found on the website of the German Phosphorus Platform DPP e. V.: https://www.deutsche-phosphor-plattform.de/pressemitteilung-politikmemorandum-zur-phosphor-rueckgewinnung-2023-24-der-deutschen-phoshor-plattform-dpp-e-v/