Agricultural use of biosolids: Farmer perspectives and evidence of environmental risks: PRESENTATION ONLY

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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
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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.

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