Use of the resource potential of soda production sludge

Soda sludge is characterized by a finely dispersed structure with a high pH va lue. These two characteristics of the sludge allow it to be effectively used as a material that inhibits vegetation growth. During operation, firebreaks can become overgrown with vegetation, which reduces their fire-fighting characteristics. The conducted analysis of the phytotoxicity formed by the sludge allowed us to establish the high efficiency of the proposed technology for the utilization of soda sludge. The technology does not require sludge preparation for use, which allows us to consider it as the best available technology.