The content, behaviour and significance of heavy metals in composted waste materials is
important from two potentially conflicting aspects of environmental legislation in terms of:(a) …

Stabilization of organic wastes by composting is highly desirable as composting eliminates
odor, increases nutrient contents, and prevents the organic wastes from becoming …

The aims of this study were to assess changes in heavy metal availability in two contrasting
feedstocks during aerobic composting, and the availability of said metals in the finished …

The production of compost and digestate from source-separated organic residues is well
established in Europe. However, these products may be a source of pollutants when applied …

Three soils, representative of various physico–chemical properties, an acid soil from a
granitic arena with a sandy texture, a calcareous soil with a sandy silty texture and a clayey …

Composting is a major potential municipal solid waste (MSW) management system. There is
a concern that heavy metals in the compost product may be a health concern as a result of …

Soils contaminated with heavy metals can pose a major risk to freshwaters and food chains.
In this study, the success of organic and inorganic intervention strategies to alleviate toxicity …

Background, aim and scope The amendment of degraded urban soils using recycled
organic wastes offers potential improvements to physicochemical status and functionality …

The application of municipal waste compost (MWC) and other organic materials may serve
to enhance soil fertility of earthen materials and mine spoils used in land reclamation …

High levels of heavy metals in soil can ultimately lead to pollution of drinking water and
contamination of food. Consequently, sustainable remediation strategies for treating soil are …