The dairy industry is one of the largest global producers of wastewater and generates huge
volumes of dairy processing sludge (DPS). There are two main types of DPS, lime-treated …

Globally, the processing of milk and dairy products leads to huge volumes of dairy
processing wastewater treated sludge. Currently, there are knowledge gaps relating to the …

Background Digested sludge is a good source of plant nutrients. However, depending on
the feedstock, it might contain heavy metals, metalloids, organic compounds, pathogens …

Synthetic fertilizers have been revolutionary in the way that the increased production of food
crops has increased as a result of the application of synthetic fertilizers. Despite the fact that …

It is estimated that> 400 Mt of board and paper are produced globally per year, and that 4.3–
40 kg (dw) of sludge like material, pulp and paper mill sludge (PPMS), is generated for every …

Abstract Currently, 1.3 billion tonnes of food are thrown away each year, most of which are
incinerated or landfilled causing large environmental, social, and economic issues …

Liquid animal manure and its management contributes to environmental problems such as,
global warming, acidification, and eutrophication. To address these environmental issues …

Valorisation of food waste offers an economical and environmental opportunity, which can
reduce the problems of its conventional disposal. Food waste is commonly disposed of in …

Livestock excrements are used as natural fertilizer, in the form of manure or slurry, to provide
nutrients and organic matter to arable soils. However, it is potentially contaminated with …

Anaerobically digested dairy manure is rich in ammonium, orthophosphates, and
magnesium, indicating a high potential for struvite recovery. Continuous generation of large …