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Resonant's SOP[R] Lagoon Delivers Up to 80% Reduction in Methane and 75% Reduction in CO2 Emissions from Dairy Lagoons

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Resonant's SOP[R] Lagoon, a product developed by Save Our Planet, has demonstrated unparalleled reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from dairy lagoons. A 3.5-month in-field study at a commercial dairy in Northern Italy revealed an 80% decrease in effluent methane release, marking the most significant reduction of any available solution. The peer-reviewed journal Sustainability published a paper highlighting these results, attributing the success to the proprietary science behind SOP[R] Lagoon.

Key Takeaways:

  • Resonant's SOP[R] Lagoon achieved an 80% reduction in methane emissions and 75% reduction in CO2 emissions from dairy lagoons in a 3.5-month in-field study.
  • The product is a 0.07 oz (2g) / head additive that is deployed once a week into the lagoon and can be used in addition to a suite of products shown to reduce enteric and soil emissions.
  • SOP[R] Lagoon is effective in addressing emissions emanating from effluents flowing from dairy barns, accounting for up to 60% of methane emissions from a typical dairy operation.
  • The product's potential impact is profound: if 1 million cows (approximately 10% of the North America dairy herd) were to adopt SOP[R] Lagoon, the reduced methane emissions would equal more than 4 million tons of CO2 equivalent.
  • SOP[R] Lagoon was developed by Save Our Planet and is marketed by Resonant Technology Group, an affiliate of SOP.
  • The University of Milan and UC Davis jointly conducted research on SOP[R] Lagoon, with published papers in the peer-reviewed journal Sustainability and other scientific works.
  • Resonant's SOP[R] Inside line of products, including SOP[R] Lagoon, has the potential to reduce overall emissions by more than 50% of total GHG emissions from dairy operations.

Statistics:

  • 80% reduction in effluent methane release from dairy lagoons using SOP[R] Lagoon.
  • 75% reduction in CO2 emissions from dairy lagoons using SOP[R] Lagoon.
  • 80% of the total carbon footprint in a gallon of milk is attributed to Scope 3 emissions generated at the farm level.
  • 1 million cows would equal more than 4 million tons of CO2 equivalent in reduced methane emissions.
  • $4,000 to over $20,000 per year in potential value of methane-based voluntary carbon credits for a 250-head herd.

Sources:

  • "Resonant's SOP[R] Lagoon Delivers Up to 80% Reduction in Methane and 75% Reduction in CO2 Emissions from Dairy Lagoons" (BusinessWire, 2023).
  • "Sustainability" (University of Milan and UC Davis, 2023).
  • "SOP[R] Lagoon: Real actionable results environmentally, economically & neighborly" (Resonant Technology Group, 2023).
  • "8 Billion Trees Carbon Credit Pricing Matrix" (2023).

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