Mark Mortimer
22nd December 2002, 04:44 AM
Hi Eric,
I found this. it's to do with the "bamboo for Europe" project. maybe someone else knows more. This is an excerpt from the following website:http://www.nf-2000.org/secure/Fair/F663.htm
Quote:"Wastewater treatment units Since the early 1970s, constructed wetlands have been engineered specifically for waste water and sludge treatments. In September 1990 , the European Commission supported the publication of " The European design and operation guidelines for reed bed treatment systems". It is reported that more than 1600 units are in operation in the USA and over 5000 in Europe (Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France, Austria, Poland ... etc). Many of these systems are designed with specific treatment objectives and have reported operational data that display consistent and predictable performance for meeting permit limitations. In addition, information indicates that "constructed wetlands" can be a cost effective alternative to more conventional technologies. This technology is presently applied in Europe utilising Phragmites australis. It appears that some bamboo species have the same characteristics as Phragmites but with important advantages: bamboo can be transformed to valuable industrial products and bamboo maintains green foliage all the year round. A first facility for urban wastewater treatment has been build by partner 1 and has been in operation since November 1998. The main objective is to eliminate pollution while producing biomass suitable for the industry giving an added value to the treatment system." Unquote
I found this. it's to do with the "bamboo for Europe" project. maybe someone else knows more. This is an excerpt from the following website:http://www.nf-2000.org/secure/Fair/F663.htm
Quote:"Wastewater treatment units Since the early 1970s, constructed wetlands have been engineered specifically for waste water and sludge treatments. In September 1990 , the European Commission supported the publication of " The European design and operation guidelines for reed bed treatment systems". It is reported that more than 1600 units are in operation in the USA and over 5000 in Europe (Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France, Austria, Poland ... etc). Many of these systems are designed with specific treatment objectives and have reported operational data that display consistent and predictable performance for meeting permit limitations. In addition, information indicates that "constructed wetlands" can be a cost effective alternative to more conventional technologies. This technology is presently applied in Europe utilising Phragmites australis. It appears that some bamboo species have the same characteristics as Phragmites but with important advantages: bamboo can be transformed to valuable industrial products and bamboo maintains green foliage all the year round. A first facility for urban wastewater treatment has been build by partner 1 and has been in operation since November 1998. The main objective is to eliminate pollution while producing biomass suitable for the industry giving an added value to the treatment system." Unquote