Kreislaufwirtschaft im Verbund – Synergien zwischen Abwasser- und Lebensmittelwirtschaft

ILS scientists Thomas Weith, Ann-Kristin Koch, and Melissa Leimkühler, together with Julian Gatawis, have published an article in the journal „Geographische Rundschau“. The article examines how urban circular economies can relieve pressure on agricultural systems: climate change, resource scarcity, and land use pressure are increasing the need for sustainable solutions. Wastewater treatment plants offer great potential as a source of nutrients, but existing processes usually focus only on phosphorus. Using NEWtrient® scenarios, the article shows how new concepts can better integrate wastewater treatment plants into nutrient supply in the future. Further current selected papers can be found here.