Phytromediation a financial vaible option to remove Heavy Metals

Exerts from a EPA Study specifically state that the

 

Hemp for Income and Soil Remediation of Nuclear Waste in Bridgeton Missouri and the Cold Water Creek area of the St. Louis Region 

is  a viable and financially proven way to remove the heavy metal toxins from the soil at Bridgeton Landfill and Coldwater creek areas of the StLouis Region.

Economic Considerations Phytoremediation EPA Study Guide

Phytoextraction Financial Costs using Phytoremediation

Phytromediation Is Financially Sound as Interim Solution

$600,000 to $100,000 cost estimate 1 acre soil compared to $400,000 excavation and storage Phytoremediation is less expensive

Phytoremediation of Plant System Example above and below ground

Description of Hemp Stalk and Root System

supplied by Canadian Hemp Industry

Hemp is an annual and a member of the Cannabaceae family which consists of two accepted genera, Cannabis (hemp) and  Humulus (hops).  Industrial hemp is a distinct crop type of the plant species Cannabis sativa L.. Industrial hemp is distinguished from narcotic hemp by having a THC (delta - 9 - Tetrahydracannabinol) level less than 0.3%.  

Other characteristics typical of hemp are 

slender stems, 

plant height ranging from four to fifteen feet and a 

stem diameter from 1/4" to 3/4". 

The innermost layer of the stem is called the pith. 

It is surrounded by a woody material known as hurd. 

Outside of this layer is the growing tissue which develops into hurd on the inside and bast fibers on the outside.

Stem Cross Section

The amount of stem branching is inversely related to plant density, ie lower plant densities promote more branching.  The leaves are of a palmate type and each leaf has seven to eleven leaflets with serrated edges. 

The root system generally consists of a dominant taproot and some lateral roots. Soil type will affect which root type will be more developed. For example, in poorer soils the lateral roots will be more developed and the taproot will be short.

Hemp Root

Industrial hemp exhibits a dual response to day length. Increasing day length during the first two to three months promotes more vigorous vegetative growth. Later in the season, the plants require shorter day length to trigger flowering and maturation.

Q Toxins Phytoremediation per Acre wtih Hemp

This document (link below) talks a lot about the Sunflowers that was mentioned by.

I'm sharing this information as it will be used as a good example of how prior testing plots are done, suggestions on best procedures, to be used as a comparison model, and mostly to use the EPAs own words: 

Phytoremediation is a suggested low financial cost and way to assist in the removal of toxins from the soil.  

While bigger undertakings are developed and financed.

• Note: Hemp was not factored into this study for comparison.
• A lot of attention was given to Sunflowers.  Sunflowers were suggested by 

I'm Seeking Information on:

The amount of Toxins hemp can absorb on a per acre basis.  

If I can't find that info that will be one of the things that we test for on this project 

Hemp for Income and Soil Remediation of Nuclear Waste in Bridgeton Missouri and the Cold Water Creek area of the St. Louis Region

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Here is a soil survey of all the toxins and contaminants in the soil at Bridgeton Landfill

Soil Survey Findings Mineral and Toxin Report Bridgeton Landfill

In this document the EPA states:

 Phytoremediation can be utilized while the more costly solutions and bigger financial needs are allocated.

  Free Viewing and link to the original file is provided at Public Google File 

• Introduction to Phytoremediation
• National Risk Management Research Laboratory Office of Research and Development U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Cincinnati, Ohio 45268

Use contact form or leave a comment to scotty with suggestions, advice, and or comments.

Today is the Big Day-Cleantech Open Submission

Cleantech Open-Find Fund Foster the most promising cleantech startups on the Planet

The contact with Cleantech Open has referred 

Hemp for Income and Soil Remediation of Nuclear Waste in Bridgeton Missouri and the Cold Water Creek area of the St. Louis Region to the Regional Director of the Midwest Central Region for consideration and inclusion into the next round of clean energy, environmental, and energy conservation startups.

Cleantech Open Regions of the USA

Here is a list of the nuclear toxins that are causing distress, death, and numerous health issues to the Residents of Bridgeton, Cold Water Creek, and anyone downstream in the St Louis Region.

Nuclear Waste Toxin Exposure List of Bridgeton and Cold Water Creek Residents

MOhemp Energy Medical Cannabis Division

MOhemp Energy and a California Medical Marijuana dispensary are currently in the negotiation process for establishing a  medical cannabis growing operation in the St Louis Region.

Intro

 MOhemp Energy Medical Cannabis Division

MOhemp Energy Medical Division will provide the California Medical Marijuana dispensary's the needed high quality high potency cannabis needed to meet the growing demand for medical cannabis.

MOhemp Energy Medical Cannabis Growing Operation

Missouri Residents and Farmers who are interested in establishing a Industrial Hemp Farming Operation or a Missouri Medical Cannabis Growing Operation are encouraged to fill in the comment form that will open a line of communication to discuss the opportunities needed to capitalize on in the Growing Opportunities in the Medical Marijuana business.

Here are a few of the topics that will be discussed:

1. Medical or Industrial
2. Training or Educational Needs
3. Investment Funding Resources
4. Location Address
5. Indoor
6. Outdoor
7. Establish needed permits
8. Laws Rules
• Local
• State
• Federal
9. Insurance Requirements
10. Building Requirements
• Zoning
• Improvements Needed
1. Net Zero Energy and Water Strongly Suggested
1. Water
2. Energy
3. Heating
4. 
   
• Safety and Security
1. Security
2. Surveillance
• Insurance
• Lighting
11. Hydroponics
• Option
12. Organic Growing Equipment Needs
• Seeds
1. Scotty has cannabis seed supplier if needed
• Organic Mulch
• Organic Growing Medium
• Testing Equipment
13. Demand that needs to be met
• Oil
• Flower
• Edibles
• Other

MOhemp Energy Scientific Crowdfunding Update-IdeaScale-Cleantech Open

While promoting the Idea Scale submission of Hemp for Soil Remediation of Nuclear Waste + sustainable insulation I was contacted via a Google Plus post and it was suggested that I should also submit the information to the CleanTech Open that boasts -who finds, funds, the most innovative cleantech startups on the Planet.

If you are interested in learning more about the people and organization who are directly involved in bringing new technologies on the market that will assist in helping the planet and people as a whole in the fight against climate change.

Ideascale is a type of crowd source funding avenue for research activities that relate to energy.   IdeaScale is an innovation management platform that uses crowdsourcing to help you find and develop the next big thing. IdeaScale is operated by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory which is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security.  We are in the business of engineering new solutions using the best scientific tools and research available, but we are always looking for new ideas. That's what science.ideascale.com is all about Because the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is directly involved in the Nuclear business the Idea Scale Idea Number 159 is a perfect fit to not only bring greater awareness to all the health issues that have plagued the Bridgeton and Cold Water Creek residents who have been exposed to all the Nuclear Radiation deposited in a Landfill but to also provide a Natural and Inexpensive Solution to help the people in the St Louis Region. cesium hemp   soil   remediation   hempcrete   bridgetonlandfill   natural   mushrooms nuclearwaste   nuclearradiation   health   birthdefects   epa   oakridgelaboratory   usarmy stlouis   coldwatercreek   cancer   chernobyl   cesium

About the Cleantech Open The Cleantech Open is a not-for-profit organization that runs the world’s largest accelerator for cleantech startups. Our mission is to find, fund and foster entrepreneurs with big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental and economic challenges. Since our founding in 2005 by leaders in Silicon Valley and Boston, our organization has established itself as the leading force for accelerating clean technology entrepreneurs. Of the over 1,000 companies we have worked with in the United States alone, nearly half have gone on to raise external capital now totaling over ONE Billion dollars! A network of more than 2,000 volunteers powers this process: remarkable professionals who lend their time and expertise to entrepreneurs, facilitating the growth of the cleantech industry and the positive impact that will come from such technologies. With eight active regions across US our ultimate goal is to have these connections be truly global where a startup based in Minneapolis can receive mentoring from an expert in Denver – or Paris, license its technology to a strategic partner in Texas – or Delhi, and receive capital from Boston, Sand Hill Road, or a corporate investor anywhere in the world. The Cleantech Open provides the platform for that kind of interaction and visibility. PROGRAMS Accelerator and Business Competition Global Ideas Competition Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP) EVENTS Global Forum and Expo National Academies – East and West Coasts National Conference and Expo Dozens of regional business events, clinics and workshops NETWORK More than 1,500 professional volunteers 600 Alumni companies Sponsors, Venture Capitalists, Mentors and dedicated experts in business and cleantech REGIONS Eight Regions across the US 39 countries participating in the Global Ideas Competition PARTNERS We team up with dozens of organizations – from labs and universities to businesses and media outlets – to gather the best, brightest and most committed leaders in cleantech.

Using Nature in the Phytoremediation of Soil

Phytoremedation of soil could be a natural way to use Industrial Hemp Plants to clean the soil at the Bridgeton Landfill and Cold Water Creek areas.

The following info was provided by

• Paulo J.C. Favas, João Pratas, Mayank Varun, Rohan D’Souza and
• Manoj S. Paul (2014). Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated with Metals and Metalloids at Mining Areas: Potential of Native Flora, Environmental Risk Assessment of Soil Contamination, Dr. Maria C. Hernandez Soriano (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-51-1235-8, InTech, DOI: 10.5772/57469. Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/environmental-risk-assessment-of-soil-contamination/phytoremediation-of-soils-contaminated-with-metals-and-metalloids-at-mining-areas-potential-of-nativ

 Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated with Metals and Metalloids at Mining Areas: Potential of Native Flora

1. Introduction

2. Phytoremediation strategies

3. Advantages and limitations of phytoremediation

4. Phytoextraction and phytostabilization

5. Phytoremediation potential of native flora of contaminated soils

5.1. Phytoremediation potencial of native flora of contaminated soils in Portugal

5.1.1. Native flora of old mining areas

5.1.1.1. Tin/tungsten mines

5.1.1.2. Copper mines

5.1.1.3. Lead mines

5.1.1.4. Uranium mines

5.1.1.5. Chromium mines (Serpentine soils)

6. Conclusion

7. Acknowledgements

A fellow blogger and FB connection offered this on Phytoremediation : 

• 
  J. Nayer Hardin Phytoremediate in hemp, thistle, sunflowers & mushrooms
  3d print entombment for both the plants and waste
  Medical marijuana / cannabis & good nutrition for the health issues
  Shift to clean / free energies
  3d print radiation reducing structures and shells over existing structures
  
  I have a few pages up on the subject. link