"To create a sustainable society, we must use the resources we already have, over and over again. This investment unlocks the potential of sewage sludge ash as a domestic and circular phosphorus source," says Jan Svärd, CEO of EasyMining.
The Ash2Phos technology, developed by EasyMining, recovers over 90% of the phosphorus in incinerated sewage sludge ash, transforming waste into valuable resources. The recycled phosphorus, produced as calcium phosphate, can replace virgin phosphorus in agriculture, reducing Europe’s dependence on imports from countries like Russia and Morocco.
"Our technology not only recovers phosphorus but also generates commercial by-products like ferric chloride and sodium aluminate, essential for society," says Jan Svärd.
With stricter regulations coming into force in Germany by 2029, these facilities are vital for meeting environmental goals. The Helsingborg plant will complement the first Ash2Phos facility in Schkopau, Germany, which is scheduled to start production in 2027. Together, they will strengthen Europe’s circular economy and contribute to a more resilient food system.
"Doubling our capacity to recover phosphorus is a major step forward in tackling global challenges like resource scarcity and climate change," says Christian Kabbe. "The additional capacity in Sweden will support northern Germany while ensuring efficient processing of increasing ash volumes."
The Helsingborg project has received SEK 51 million in funding from Klimatklivet, Sweden's state initiative for climate investments.
For further information, please contact:
Emma Ranerfors, press officer at EasyMining, press@ragnsells.com, +46709272400
The investment is co-financed by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) and the European Union NextGenerationEU.
EasyMining develops and implements sustainable industrial-scale processes that create true circularity. We convert elements from waste into essential nutrients for plant and animal growth. We are owned by Ragn-Sells Group, a privately held corporate group involved in waste management, environmental services, and recycling in Northern Europe. www.easymining.com