Albert Rösti visits KFN to learn more about its carbon capture project

KFN recently presented its innovative project “Carbon Capture at KFN” on  occasion of the visit from Federal Councillor Albert Rösti. The project’s objective is to capture the carbon emissions from the calcination reaction that occurs in KFN’s lime kiln. With such a carbon capture approach, KFN can reduce its carbon footprint substantially and get a step closer towards climate neutrality.

Peter Briner, CEO of Peter Briner AG, shows the benefits of lime hydrate for farming, having emanated from the filters of KFN’s production.

Peter Briner AG specializes in organic farm fertilizer and recycled manure. For a number of years, the company also offers hydrated lime. This is a by-product created by the burning and slaking of lime, captured in the filters of KFN. Why lime is crucial for fertile grounds and what other benefits hydrated lime has to offer in farming explains Peter Briner. Being the founder and CEO of Peter Briner AG, he has occupied himself for over 30 years with the optimum nutrient supply for farm soils.

KFN uses its own sewage treatment facility to create a water cycle

In the course of its lime production, KFN cleans thousands of tons of rock every year. For this, it uses an internal water cycle. Thanks to its own sewage treatment facility, there is no sewage.