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

Cristina Macci, Francesca Vannucchi (), Eleonora Peruzzi, Serena Doni, Stefano Lucchetti, Karel Waska, Monika Heřmánková, Roberto Scodellini, Alessandra Cincinelli, Francesco Paolo Nicese, Lapo Azzini and Grazia Masciandaro
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Cristina Macci: Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), CNR
Francesca Vannucchi: Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), CNR
Eleonora Peruzzi: Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), CNR
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

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2025, vol. 27, issue 5, No 38, 10788 pages

Abstract: 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 (

Keywords: Circular economy; Co-composting; Green waste management; Life cycle assessment; Reclamation; River sediments (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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