VHWES7QC

3415

22 avril 2021 12:09

22 avril 2021 12:09

If organic agricultural production is to be increased and conventional manure use reduced it is necessary to find alternative fertilizer inputs ie recycled household waste compost, sewage bio-solids and potential industrial resources. This might also fit well with a desire to be part of the emerging circular economy. But, how will such recycling impact the credibility of organic agriculture in the eyes of consumers? Answering this question is the overriding aim of the project. The project assesses key soil and ecosystem health effects of using household waste compost, sewage biosolids and human urine in organic farming. We draw on literature and employ KU's long-term trials on waste recycling we investigate the effects of micro-plastics and heavy metals on the soil micro-food web and rhizobium populations. Drawing on these effects we investigate consumer perception of the use of the above recycled fertilizers in OA. How do different information and communication strategies impact these perceptions? The project includes: 1) In-depth qualitative exploration of consumer attention points on recycling and 2) based on this a quantitative analysis of a large number of consumers' attitudes to recirculation Finally, the project will integrate health and soil effects of recycling and its impact on consumer perceptions of organic agricultural products in a report for future use by organic stakeholders.

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• AB - Spécifique
• FREDO durabilité
• FREDO environnement
• FREDO fertilisation
• GEO Danemark
• consommateur
• consumer
• consumer acceptance
• engrais
• projet
• sociologie
• économie circulaire