Ostara secures organic certification for its Crystal Green phosphate fertilizer

Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing the world’s first organic certification for Crystal Green Pearl®, a pure struvite fertilizer derived from recovered nutrients. This groundbreaking certification from the European Union (EU) and the Dutch Input list affirms Ostara’s commitment to fostering sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.

In a significant development, Crystal Green Pearl has been registered for use in certified organic farming in Austria and the Netherlands, meeting the rigorous standards of the EU organic legislation. This achievement marks a pivotal step forward in the journey towards increasingly sustainable agriculture.

“This certification signifies our deep commitment to globally foster sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly farming practices,” said Monty Bayer, Chief Executive Officer at Ostara. “Crystal Green Pearl perfectly aligns with EU organic standards, marking a significant step forward in the journey towards increasingly sustainable agriculture.”

Crystal Green Pearl is a granular fertilizer boasting an impressive analysis of 5% Nitrogen (N), 28% Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5), and 10% Magnesium/16% Magnesium Oxide (MgO). This one-of-a-kind fertilizer source is produced through Ostara’s nutrient recovery solutions, which recover nutrients from wastewater and prevent excess, water-soluble nutrients from entering global water systems.

“Conventional phosphate fertilizers are inefficient, a finite resource, and can be harmful to the environment,” Bayer added. “With Crystal Green Pearl, we’re closing the phosphorus loop by taking the nutrients from wastewater and producing a high-efficiency fertilizer that meets the needs of both organic and conventional growers while protecting the environment.”

Notably, Crystal Green Pearl is minimally water-soluble, yet 100% soluble in weak organic acids naturally exuded from plants. This unique property maximizes nutrient availability and eliminates the environmental issues often associated with conventional, water-soluble fertilizers. Crystal Green Pearl stands out as the only sustainable crop nutrition source entirely free from animal byproducts, aligning with the standards of modern organic agriculture.