Abstract CONTEXT In the European Union (EU-27) and UK, animal farming generated
annually more than 1.4 billion tonnes of manure during the period 2016–2019. Of this, more …

The vegetables supply chain of intensive farming systems has gained huge relevance due
to environmental pollution, residual toxicity towards microorganisms and humans …

Phytoremediation is deemed as an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative which
utilizes different types of hyperaccumulator plants known as macrophytes for the removal of …

Organic waste management is an important concern for both industries and communities.
Proper management is crucial for various reasons, such as reducing greenhouse gas …

Organic matter amendment application is an important avenue of beneficial waste diversion
and is used to improve soil quality in agricultural and urban settings. In urban regions …

Enteropathogen contamination of water resources is a global concern. Several sources and
routes of pathogen contamination of water resources have been identified including …

Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for all crops, yet its excess negatively affects public
health, the environment, and the economy. At the same time, rock P is a critical raw material …

Livestock are the largest source of anthropogenic methane (CH4) emissions, and in
intensive dairy systems, manure management can contribute half of livestock CH4. Recent …

Microbial compost plays a crucial role in improving soil health, soil fertility, and plant
biomass. These biofertilizers, based on microorganisms, offer numerous benefits such as …

Large numbers of organic pollutants (OPs), such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,
pesticides and petroleum, are discharged into soil, posing a huge threat to natural …