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For sustainable carbon cycles we need to focus on nature-based solutions
Circular bioeconomy, NewsSecond edition of the General States of the Soil at Ecomondo in Rimini. Dozens of experts attended to discuss the best strategies capable of bringing organic carbon back into degraded soils and reducing CO2 in the atmosphere

Polyethylene mulches leave behind ‘negative effects for decades’
Agricultural Industry, NewsL’ampio utilizzo delle pellicole da pacciamatura nelle colture di fragole si traduce nella dispersione di micro e macro frammenti di plastica nel suolo. Un fenomeno, rivela uno studio californiano, i cui effetti possono manifestarsi per decenni

Toilets may provide an alternative to chemical fertilizers
Agricultural Industry, NewsBy recycling human manure it is possible to produce natural fertilizers that provide identical yields as chemical equivalents, a German research has found. No risk of drug contamination, the authors explain. But further studies are needed

Plastic, glass, metals: the “enemies” that dirty the compost
Circular bioeconomy, NewsThe alarm emerges from a series of video interviews with managers of composting plants carried out by the italian Biorepack consortium. Too high percentages of "foreign fractions" (up to 12%) make it more difficult and expensive to make compost. On the other hand, compostable, flexible and rigid bioplastics were promoted with flying colors: "very useful for increasing quantity and quality of the final product"

Soil and compost management can help Europe achieve climate neutrality
Agricultural Industry, NewsIn Europe, 31.7 percent of total organic carbon stocks are found in agricultural soil. Some good practices, such as the use of compost, can increase carbon sequestration while encouraging yields, says a report by EU Parliament

Soil tests revive as fertilizer prices skyrocket
Agricultural Industry, NewsFertilizer costs at their highest peak in 12 years. Here is the chance to focus on preliminary soil analysis, a crucial tool to limit excessive and inefficient use of additives

Beer by-products are good for soil as crop yields increase 15%
Circular bioeconomy, NewsBeer production leftovers can boost agricultural yields and soil health, Spanish researchers say. The circular solution can control parasitic invertebrates population and accelerate plant growth

Without the bioeconomy we will not be able to protect soil health
Circular bioeconomy, NewsOn Friday 1 October at 10 the Re Soil Foundation organizes a web conference as part of the PreCOP26 initiatives. Twelve internationally renowned experts will explain the role of the bioeconomy in safeguarding the quality of European soils.

US compost industry could get $2 bn brand new government funds
Agricultural Industry, NewsA bill seeks to unlock $200 million federal funds per year for 10 years to support compost producers in the United States.

From waste to soil regeneration: Australia chooses the circular strategy
Agricultural Industry, NewsCircular waste management is the key for soil regeneration and and climate mitigation according to Australian government