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Simonpietri Enterprises Awarded Federal Grant for Fertilizer Made from Fire-Prone Invasive Plants

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HONOLULU, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Simonpietri Enterprises LLC a $206,500 grant to conduct research on producing organic fertilizer from locally-sourced green waste and wildfire-prone invasive plant biomass.

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  • HONOLULU, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Simonpietri Enterprises LLC a $206,500 grant to conduct research on producing organic fertilizer from locally-sourced green waste and wildfire-prone invasive plant biomass.
  • This grant provides crucial funding to demonstrate the viability of Simonpietri's idea to manufacture fertilizer in Hawaii from invasive and fast-growing plants like guinea grass and koa haole.
  • This competitive DOE low-greenhouse gas fertilizer research award demonstrates the strength and timeliness of Simonpietri Enterprises' vision for sustainable agriculture and clean energy in Hawaii.
  • Simonpietri Enterprises is committed to leading the transition to a regenerative local economy that benefits all of Hawaii's communities.