The potential of various biomasses for the production of green chemicals is currently one of
the key topics in the field of the circular economy. Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are …

The circular economy operates as an umbrella concept for attempts to find sustainable
alternatives to linear 'take-make-dispose'production and consumption systems. Making a …

This paper introduces a framework for extending global climate and socioeconomic
scenarios in order to study agricultural nutrient pollution on an individual catchment scale …

The globally growing demand to produce more food with fewer inputs, less energy, and
lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions challenges current agricultural practices. Recycled …

For decades, water quality monitoring programmes, agri-environment schemes and
environmental permits for animal farms have targeted a decrease in agricultural loads …

Cycling of nutrients, such as phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N), is essential for all life:
Nutrients are crucial for securing societies' food systems and valuable raw materials for …

The 'niche'is a central concept in sustainability transitions. However, its mobilisation in
analytical practice raises two concerns. The first stems from socio-technical determinism vis …

Phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) are the two central macronutrients without which food
production would not be possible. Due to the criticality of nutrients, the production and …

There is a great need for sustainable fertilisers and soil amendments, as current fertilisation
practices negatively affect the environment. Pulp mill sludges (PMS) could provide a means …

The circular economy (CE) is currently generating considerable expectations. The concept
describes an aspired future but does not provide clear guidance for policy-making. As policy …