O’Connor, J., Hoang, S.A., Bradney, L., Dutta, S., Xiong, X., Tsang, D.C.W., Ramadass, K., Vinu, A., Kirkham, M.B. & Bolan, N.S. (2021) A review on the valorisation of food waste as a nutrient source and soil amendment. Environmental Pollution. 272 115985. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115985

Highlights

  • Food wastes are produced during food production, processing and consumption stages.
  • Valorisation technologies of food wastes include composting, dehydration, anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis.
  • The supply of carbon and nutrients to soil by food waste products is dependent on the valorisation technologies.
  • Food waste valorisation products improve soil health and crop productivity.
  • The unintended impacts of food waste valorisation products include soil salinity and contamination.

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