Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Session code 4CV.5
Biogas and biomethane production 1
Food Waste Digestate as Fertilizer: Evaluation of Application in Lettuce Cultivation
Short Introductive summary
The possibility of agricultural utilization of digestate as a fertilizer in the cultivation of peri-urban and urban cultures, especially of ready-to-eat vegetables has the potential to effectively enhance sustainability and circular practices in metropolitan areas. The Bioenergy and Biofertilizer Production Plant, installed at the Institute of Energy and Environment – IEE/USP, evaluates the implementation of food waste-to-biogas and can process 43 tons of waste and produce 35 m³ of digestate per day. In the present study, the effects of the application of digestate from Bioenergy and Biofertilizer Plant treating food waste on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) yield and soil properties has been evaluated.
Presenter
Priscila ROSSETO CAMILOTI
USP Energy And Environment Institute, Institute of Energy and Environment - IEE of the University of São Paulo
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Co-authors:
A. Lemes Rodrigues, USP Energy and Environment Institute, São Paulo, BRAZIL
J.C.B.B Ferrarese, USP Energy and Environment Institute, São Paulo, BRAZIL
I.L. Sauer, USP Energy and Environment Institute, São Paulo, BRAZIL
Session reference: 4CV.5.8