Ecotoxicity tests for compost applications
A Kapanen, M Itävaara - Ecotoxicology and environmental safety, 2001 - Elsevier
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 …
established methods are available for testing the toxicity of composted materials. Despite …
[PDF][PDF] A review on the use of phytotoxicity as a compost quality indicator
MT Barral, R Paradelo - Dyn. Soil Dyn. Plant, 2011 - researchgate.net
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 …
restoration, it is essential that it is perfectly compatible with plant growth and, if possible, that …
[HTML][HTML] Plant bioassays to assess toxicity of textile sludge compost
ASF Araújo, RTR Monteiro - Scientia Agricola, 2005 - SciELO Brasil
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 …
organic wastes. The evaluation of toxicity of these wastes by biological testing is therefore …
Hazard to man and the environment posed by the use of urban waste compost: a review
I Déportes, JL Benoit-Guyod, D Zmirou - Science of the total environment, 1995 - Elsevier
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 …
environment and the use of municipal waste compost in terms of health risk assessment …
Multispecies toxicity assessment of compost produced in bioremediation of an explosives‐contaminated sediment
CA Gunderson, JM Kostuk, MH Gibbs… - … and Chemistry: An …, 1997 - Wiley Online Library
A multispecies terrestrial test system was used to assess the environmental effectiveness of
composting for bioremediation of explosives‐contaminated soils. The assessment involved …
composting for bioremediation of explosives‐contaminated soils. The assessment involved …
A battery of toxicity tests as indicators of decontamination in composting oily waste
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 …
constructed from different proportions of waste, sewage sludge, and bark. The objectives of …
[PDF][PDF] The value of compost
AJ Termorshuizen, SW Moolenaar… - … Science and Bio …, 2004 - researchgate.net
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 …
sanitized organic matter that can be used as soil conditioner in agriculture. There exist …
Chemical properties of municipal solid waste composts
XT He, SJ Traina, TJ Logan - Journal of environmental quality, 1992 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
and economical method for waste management in both Europe and the USA. Composting …
Compost quality recommendations for remediating urban soils
H Heyman, N Bassuk, J Bonhotal, T Walter - International Journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
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 …
growth and microorganism activity, limiting the ability of urban landscapes to perform much …
Biotests for environmental quality assessment of composted sewage sludge
A Kapanen, M Vikman, J Rajasärkkä, M Virta… - Waste Management, 2013 - Elsevier
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 …
affected by the contamination of sewage sludge with, potentially, hundreds of different …