‍Across Australia, biosolids are becoming an increasingly valuable resource for improving soil health, boosting productivity and closing nutrient loops. Yet despite decades of safe use and clear state and national guidelines for usage, misconceptions still hold many landholders back from taking advantage of this opportunity.

At Verterra, we work with utilities, processors and farmers to develop safe, reliable and scientifically robust biosolids programs. Below, we break down some of the most common myths—and the real facts behind them.

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As catchment pressures mount across Australia and New Zealand - whether from sediment load, nutrient runoff, or emerging pollutant threats - the spotlight is turning to how to convert ecological action into measurable outcomes, market signals, and lasting impact.

‍Enter the Australasian Catchment Water Improvement Standard (ACWIS), announced last month by Eco Markets Australia. Here, Verterra’s Sector Lead of Ecosystem Services, Andrew Yates, outlines 5 critical drivers that will determine success.

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