| Title |
Municipal biosolids - A resource for sustainable communities |
| ID_Doc |
7155 |
| Authors |
Brown, S; Ippolito, JA; Hundal, LS; Basta, NT |
| Title |
Municipal biosolids - A resource for sustainable communities |
| Year |
2020 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.coesh.2020.02.007 |
| Abstract |
Benefits associated with the use of municipal biosolids in place of synthetic fertilizers have been repeatedly demonstrated for agronomic crops such as dryland wheat (Triticum). These include increased soil carbon and nitrogen storage, improved yields, and improved soil physical properties including reduced bulk density and increased soil water holding capacity. Use of biosolids has been recognized as a component of a circular economy. Increasingly biosolids-based products are being used in urban areas. Soils in urban areas show similar improvements to soils in agricultural areas after biosolids applications. Research has shown their value for key components of urban greening including tree, turf, ornamental and vegetable growing, green stormwater infrastructure, and reduction in contaminant availability. As the importance of green space in urban areas is increasingly recognized, it is likely that the use of biosolids in these environments will become more common. |
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| Index Keywords |
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| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000539093100009 |
| WoS Category |
Environmental Sciences; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
| Research Area |
Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
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