O’Connor, J., Mickan, B.S., Siddique, K.H.M., Rinklebe, J., Kirkham, M.B. & Bolan, N.S. (2022) Physical, chemical, and microbial contaminants in food waste management for soil application: A review. Environmental Pollution. 300 118860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.118860
Highlights
- Contaminants are found in food wastes and their subsequent composts and digestates.
- The review covers current and emerging contaminants of high concern.
- Many contaminants bioaccumulate and biomagnify within the food chain.
- A range of contaminants in food wastes, composts, and digestates is reviewed.