Agricultural use of biosolids: Farmer perspectives and evidence of environmental risks: PRESENTATION ONLY
Cloy, J.1, Kitching, N.1 and Hough, R.2, 1Fidra, UK, 2The James Hutton Institute, UK
(Free)
Biosolids and Soil health
- Rich in organic matter and essential crop nutrients.
- Unregulated persistent contaminants in biosolids represent a problematic barrier to a safe, clean circular economy and a threat to soil health.
Contaminants linked to human and environmental health issues PFAS
• 10,000+ industrial chemicals, in everyday products such as kitchenware, clothing, cosmetics
• Creates a barrier to the circular economy Microplastics Both contaminants, among others, have negative impacts on soil health, altering microbial functions and reducing biodiversity – impacting the sustainability of biosolids as a circular resource for agricultural land.