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DOST-FPRDI develops wastewater treatment equipment
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The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently installed its wastewater treatment equipment to a Pampanga-based furniture and handicraft company.
The equipment was developed to help RSU Manufacturing Corporation properly dispose of the used water coming from their finishing spray booths (FSBs). RSU produces furniture and handicrafts from wood, rattan and other non-wood forest products, and currently operates nine wet-type FSBs.
“This equipment addresses the improper discharge of wastewater that usually contains toxic chemicals from the finishing overspray. It takes into account the wastewater’s characteristics and the best treatment method for it,” explained project leader Engr. Edward S. Marasigan.
DOST-FPRDI researchers win major awards in regional symposium
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Researchers of the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) bagged major awards in the recently concluded 34th Regional Symposium on Research, Development and Extension Highlights.
Engr. Shirley A. Pelayo, For. Sheryll C. Micosa, Kennethjer G. Alejo, Alaine G. Pagatpatan and For. Carmina F. Lasap won the Best Research Poster Award for their paper titled “Efficacy of CNSL Formulations against Molds and Decay Fungi as Applied to Commercial Forest Woody Vines”.
Rubberwood Processing Plant gets environmental clearance
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The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) Rubberwood Processing Plant in Zamboanga Sibugay recently received its Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environment Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Region IX.
The certificate is proof that the processing plant has passed the DENR’s evaluation and is not expected to have any notable negative impact on the environment. However, with the ECC, the DOST-FPRDI’s local partner - the Tambanan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (TARBEMCO) – also needs to meet all the requirements for protecting the community from any of the project’s possible adverse effects. These include effects on the local people’s health, welfare and environment.
