Material Matters

Material Matters, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based environmental consulting firm specializing in biosolids and residuals management for municipalities, commercial entities, and industrial clients. Founded in 1997, the company has evolved from its initial focus on land application consulting to offer a comprehensive suite of services spanning odor asses... sment, master planning, processing improvements, permitting, Class A process evaluation, marketing, data management, bench and pilot studies, demonstration studies, phosphorus management, composting, water quality trading, and Environmental Management Systems implementation. A key differentiator is the Material Manager database, a relational database management application launched in 2004 that enables wastewater treatment facilities to manage records, track compliance with state and federal biosolids regulations, and streamline reporting requirements. The platform has been customized and deployed across eleven states, demonstrating its adaptability to diverse regulatory frameworks and agronomic requirements. Material Matters' recent project portfolio reflects deep expertise in designing self-managed beneficial use programs that deliver substantial cost savings for municipal and industrial clients, developing and managing water quality nutrient trading programs including inter-basin and non-point source to point source transactions, and preparing comprehensive marketing studies for fertilizer and energy markets at both local and national scales. The firm also conducts biosolids master studies incorporating energy use and greenhouse gas emission evaluations, assesses waste heat sources suitable for biosolids drying operations, and performs detailed odor assessments at processing facilities. This combination of technical consulting capabilities, proprietary software solutions, and regulatory compliance expertise positions Material Matters as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to optimize residuals management programs while meeting increasingly stringent ...Read More