Circular Economy · Environmental Recovery · ESG
S.O.S. Bio
An environmental liability transformed into premium organic biofertilizer for Brazilian agribusiness.
An environmental liability transformed into premium organic biofertilizer for Brazilian agribusiness.
The Ribeira Valley harbors the largest continuous remnant of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It comprises 360 kilometers of rivers flowing into the Iguape-Cananéia estuarine-lagoon complex — recognized by UNESCO as a Natural World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve.
A region that is home to quilombola, caiçara and riverine communities, whose cultural identity was forged over centuries through their intimate relationship with the rivers. Artisanal fishing — especially manjuba — sustains entire generations. The rivers are life, food, pathway and identity.
With the despair of flooding, the riverine community becomes isolated and without livelihood. The fishing area shrinks every day, compromising the subsistence of hundreds of families who depend on this activity.
Imagine 360 kilometers of rivers suffocated. Covered by a dense green carpet of invasive plants. No light. No oxygen. No life. This is the devastating reality of the Iguape River Estuary.
One of Brazil's richest regions in biodiversity is dying before our eyes. Every day without action, more life is lost. More communities suffer. More greenhouse gases are emitted. The window of opportunity to save this ecosystem is closing.
Destroy crops and harm hundreds of farming families
Without sunlight and oxygen, fish and native species die
Navigation impossible across the entire region
Methane (CH₄) and CO₂ worsening the greenhouse effect
"Imagine crystal-clear rivers where there were once suffocated swamps. Fish returning to the surface. Communities navigating freely. Farmers with crops flourishing in regenerated soils."
This is the future that the SOS-Bio project will create
The SOS-Bio Project is not just another environmental cleanup initiative. It is a complete circular economy system that transforms an environmental liability of 22.8 million tons into renewable wealth for Brazilian agribusiness.
We extract aquatic macrophytes and sludge from rivers — an environmentally mandatory action — and transform them into premium organic biofertilizers rich in NPK and micronutrients, with personalized agronomic consulting. The raw material is abundant, free and its removal simultaneously restores the rivers.
Proprietary technology developed over 15 years of in situ research — no equivalent in Brazil. Exclusive environmental licenses (CETESB and DAEE). Buyer market with no significant competition. Strategic partnership with UNESP for scientific validation. Sales team of 6 agronomists with post-sale support.
100t barges + cranes extract macrophytes and sludge from rivers
By river to Fazenda Pindú (300 ha)
Drying to 20% moisture + centrifuged sludge
Premium biofertilizer + agronomic consulting
300 hectares strategically positioned at the heart of the estuary. 100 ha for facilities. Owned by the partners, with infrastructure ready for immediate operation.
The macrophytes and sludge are clean and uncontaminated. Analyses by UNESP Diagnose (2024-2025) confirm exceptional nutritional richness. The organic fertilizers act as biological NPK fixers, strengthen soil nutrients for longer, retain moisture and improve soil workability.
Macrophytes — Composition (g)
Lodo: C=94 · P=53 · K=2 · Ca=24 · Mg=17 · S-SO₄=87 · Fe=201 · Fonte: UNESP Diagnose 2024-2025
Brazil is the world's largest buyer of fertilizers — and imports 85% of what it consumes. Over 41 million tons per year at a cost of US$ 25 billion. This dependency is unsustainable and creates an unprecedented strategic opportunity for domestic organic biofertilizer production.
The biofertilizer market grows 4 times faster than conventional, driven by the new Bioinputs Law (Law 15.070/2024) — making Brazil the first country with specific bioinputs regulation. There are 40 million hectares of degraded soils awaiting a solution.
Required Investment
R$ 20.000.000
In partial tranches over 18 months
"Financial return and environmental impact go hand in hand. Every real invested has contractually defined date, term and form of return."
You are not just investing in a project. You are becoming part of a mission that unites purpose and profit, environmental impact and financial return, responsibility and prosperity.
Come see the estuary in person. Navigate the rivers we will restore. Meet the team, the technology, the licenses. Talk to farmers eager to use our products.
Contact
Victor Hugo Salazar
Chief Administrative and Financial Officer