Using biochar from sewage sludge and other feedstocks in european agroforestry: opportunities and challenges [PDF]
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Nair, V.D.
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Frontiers in Environmental ChemistryApplying sewage sludge and biosolids to agricultural lands has become an increasingly essential aspect of sustainable waste management and circular economy as it contributes positively to nutrient recycling, soil fertility and environmental health.
Toyin Dunsin Saliu, Sébastien Sauvé
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A provisional assessment of risk associated with heavy metal accumulation in New Zealand agricultural soil: Effects of landfarming and fertiliser use on the heavy metal concentrations in plants : A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Environmental Management (without major) at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2016 This study investigated heavy metal accumulation in New Zealand agricultural soil (horticultural soil and landfarm-impacted soil), factors influencing their concentration in leafy vegetables and pasture, and the potential implications to food safety ...
Okafor, Chioma MaryAnn
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Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2022 Odours from stabilized anaerobically digested wastewater sludge – biosolids can cause local community odorous impact. Contributions from some volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to nuisance odours are not well understood.
Radoslaw J. Barczak +2 more
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Assessment of risks related to agricultural use of sewage sludge, pig and cattle slurry [PDF]
, 2019 In April 2017, the Organic Business Development Team released a report with 25 recommendations for the Minister of Environment and Food (Det økologiske erhvervsteam 2017).
Brandt, Kristian Kofoed +4 more
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An Environmental Science and Engineering Framework for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance [PDF]
, 2018 On June 20, 2017, members of the environmental engineering and science (EES) community convened at the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Biennial Conference for a workshop on antimicrobial resistance.
Alcalde, Reinaldo E. +25 more
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Acetaminophen detoxification in cucumber plants via induction of glutathione S-transferases. [PDF]
, 2019 Many pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) enter agroecosystems during reuse of treated wastewater and biosolids, presenting potential impacts on plant development.
Dudley, Stacia +4 more
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Triclosan Adsorption Using Wastewater Biosolids-derived Biochar [PDF]
, 2016 Organic micropollutants are ubiquitous in the environment and stem from municipal wastewater treatment plant discharges. Adsorption can be used as a tertiary treatment to complement the conventional activated sludge process to remove micropollutants ...
Mayer, Brooke K. +2 more
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Removal of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in an Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor Treating Primary Clarifier Effluent at 20 °C [PDF]
, 2018 Anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBR) play a key role in future plans for sustainable wastewater treatment and resource recovery because they have no energy-intensive oxygen transfer requirements and can produce biomethane for renewable energy.
Carey, Daniel Elliott +8 more
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A Roadmap to Reduce U.S. Food Waste by 20 Percent [PDF]
, 2016 The magnitude of the food waste problem is difficult to comprehend. The U.S. spends $218 billion a year -- 1.3% of GDP -- growing, processing, transporting, and disposing of food that is never eaten.
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