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A low impact sediment and green waste co-compost: can it replace peat in the nursery sector?

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  • Cristina Macci

    (Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), CNR
    NBFC: National Biodiversity Future Center)

  • Francesca Vannucchi

    (Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), CNR
    NBFC: National Biodiversity Future Center)

  • Eleonora Peruzzi

    (Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), CNR
    NBFC: National Biodiversity Future Center)

  • Serena Doni

    (Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), CNR)

  • Stefano Lucchetti

    (Agri Vivai s.r.l.)

  • Karel Waska

    (EPS Biotechnology s.r.o.)

  • Monika Heřmánková

    (EPS Biotechnology s.r.o.)

  • Roberto Scodellini

    (University of Florence)

  • Alessandra Cincinelli

    (University of Florence)

  • Francesco Paolo Nicese

    (University of Florence, DAGRI)

  • Lapo Azzini

    (University of Florence, DAGRI)

  • Grazia Masciandaro

    (Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), CNR
    NBFC: National Biodiversity Future Center)

Abstract

Co-composting is suitable technology for recycling dredged sediments (S) and green wastes (GW), whose recovery are limited by their contamination and variability in composition, respectively. Some limitations in the process have been previously detected (e.g., limited thermophilic phase and low organic carbon content in the final product), thus restricting the use of co-compost for agricultural purposes. To optimize the co-composting and extend the application of the co-compost, the GW content in the piles (3S:1GW, 1S:1GW and 1S:3GW) and the pile volumes was increased. At the end of the process, the co-compost properties were compared to current legislation. The co-composting’s impact on the environment and its possible replacement of peat were also assessed by LCA. Maturity and stability were reached in all piles: enzyme activities ( 100%) decreased, together with hydrocarbons (− 162%/− 48%) and PCB (

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  • Cristina Macci & Francesca Vannucchi & Eleonora Peruzzi & Serena Doni & Stefano Lucchetti & Karel Waska & Monika Heřmánková & Roberto Scodellini & Alessandra Cincinelli & Francesco Paolo Nicese & Lapo, 2025. "A low impact sediment and green waste co-compost: can it replace peat in the nursery sector?," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 27(5), pages 10761-10788, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:27:y:2025:i:5:d:10.1007_s10668-023-04331-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-023-04331-5
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