Unleashing Florida Phosphate
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Preserving the Environment | Supporting a Strong Economy | Strengthening National Security
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What is Phosphogypsum (PG) And Why Is It Stacked?
Phosphogypsum is a normal byproduct of phosphate product manufacturing. Thirty-year-old federal regulations require that PG be stored in large structures called gypstacks.
Gypstacks are equipped with the latest technology and geotechnical monitoring devices that allow for 24/7 monitoring and inspection.
Finding innovative ways to beneficially use PG may eventually reduce the size of existing stacks and create new opportunities for environmental conservation.
Beneficially Using
Phosphogypsum
Gypstacks are not the only management option for phosphogypsum. Globally, the phosphate industry has found safe and innovative ways to use PG to build roads, replant forests and even help farmers grow crops.
55+ Uses Discovered
to grow crops, replant forests and build roads
20+ Countries
including Canada and Belgium already use PG
It's Time To
Stop Stacking PG -
And Start Using It.
Scientists and researchers have discovered more than fifty-five beneficial uses for phosphogypsum so far.
Water Conservation:
Doing More To Use Less
Water — it’s Earth’s most precious natural resource. Florida’s phosphate producers are working to protect our natural resources and habitats for future generations.
95%
Recycling or reusing nearly all of our water
25%
Water-use reduction by 2025
25,000 Acres
Wetlands & Wildlife Habitat Reclaimed
Powering Tomorrow's Sustainable Economy
A New Source To Power Critical Technologies
How do we create a sustainable economy? Turn “byproducts” into “new” products. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) found in phosphogypsum create a new source for essential components America needs for renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles and crucial defense technologies.
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Other Countries Already Use PG.
So Can We.
From forestry to road building, soil treatment to agriculture, PG is used in nearly two dozen countries, with at least fifty-five beneficial uses discovered — so far!
Phosphate Innovation
Is A "Win-Win"
For The
Environment
Beneficially using PG in road construction and the potential for REE extraction are innovations that will benefit our environment, economy and infrastructure.
Phosphate Innovation
Is A "Win-Win"
For The
Economy
Beneficially using PG in road construction and the potential for REE extraction are innovations that will benefit our environment, economy and infrastructure.