Intensive soil fertilization with mineral fertilizers has led to several issues such as high cost,
nitrate pollution and loss of soil carbon. Fertilization with organic matter such as compost …

Organic wastes are composted to stabilize organic matter, reduce the moisture content,
increase the concentrations of plant nutrients, eliminate pathogens and weed seeds …

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria were first described in the 1940s, but whereas new antibiotics
were being discovered at a steady rate, the consequences of this phenomenon were slow to …

Vermicomposting is a non-thermophilic, boioxidative process that involves earthworms and
associated microbes. This biological organic waste decomposition process yields the …

In recent years, rapid population growth and industrialization have increased the use of
natural resources and the production of waste. To develop a circular economy, it is …

Over the past 10-20 years, there has been a growing concern in many parts of Europe over
the satisfactory disposal of an increasing volume of animal manure from livestock farms. The …

This paper presents the current sewage sludge legislation in Europe and expected
developments regarding the coming directives on the application of the “End-of-waste” …

The faecal contamination of greywater in a local treatment system at Vibyåsen, north of
Stockholm, Sweden was quantified using faecal indicator bacteria and chemical biomarkers …

Organic nutrient sources such as farmyard manure, sewage sludge, their biogas digestates
or other animal by-products can be valuable fertilizers delivering organic matter to the soil …

A growing beneficial reuse of biosolids in agriculture has led to concerns about potential
contamination of water resources and the food chain. In order to comprehend the potential …