Interest in the ecological effects of composting has been growing recently. However, no
established methods are available for testing the toxicity of composted materials. Despite …

Given the common use of compost in agriculture, forestry, landscaping and environmental
restoration, it is essential that it is perfectly compatible with plant growth and, if possible, that …

Composting of industrial wastes is increasing because of recycling requirements set on
organic wastes. The evaluation of toxicity of these wastes by biological testing is therefore …

This review presents the current state of knowledge on the relationship between the
environment and the use of municipal waste compost in terms of health risk assessment …

A multispecies terrestrial test system was used to assess the environmental effectiveness of
composting for bioremediation of explosives‐contaminated soils. The assessment involved …

Heterogenous oily waste from an old dumping site was composted in three windrows
constructed from different proportions of waste, sewage sludge, and bark. The objectives of …

Composting is the controlled decomposition of organic matter resulting in stabilized and
sanitized organic matter that can be used as soil conditioner in agriculture. There exist …

Composting municipal solid waste (MSW) is becoming increasingly recognized as a viable
and economical method for waste management in both Europe and the USA. Composting …

Poor soil health is a critical problem in many urban landscapes. Degraded soil restricts plant
growth and microorganism activity, limiting the ability of urban landscapes to perform much …

The quality of sewage sludge-based products, such as composts and growth media, is
affected by the contamination of sewage sludge with, potentially, hundreds of different …