Clean Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7(1), С. 13 - 13
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
Since
2019,
the
NextGen
pilot
wastewater
treatment
unit—also
known
as
Sewer
Mining
concept—has
been
operating
at
Athens
Plant
Nursery,
transforming
sewage
from
Athens’
central
network
into
irrigation
water
and
compost.
This
unit
produces
resources
for
plant
growth
through
membrane
bioreactors
(MBRs)
aerobic
sludge
digestion.
study
experimentally
evaluates
effects
of
reused
compost
on
two
common
ornamental
species
in
Athens,
Pittosporum
tobira
(Angelica)
Myrtus
communis
(Common
Myrtle),
compared
to
use
tap
red
soil
without
additional
fertilization.
The
results
indicate
that
combined
with
significantly
promotes
both
height
weight
these
plants.
However,
by
end
experiment,
fertilization
had
a
greater
effect
Angelica
plants
when
applied
independently
watered
water,
soil.
Notably,
none
96
withered
throughout
indicating
promising
sustainable
technologies
like
concept
can
effectively
replace
conventional
environmentally
outdated
methods
nutrition
producing
Air Soil and Water Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
Integrating
water,
energy,
and
food
(WEF)
systems
can
generate
synergies
help
Eastern
Mediterranean
countries
solve
climate
change-related
concerns.
The
WEF
nexus
strategy
provides
a
comprehensive
integrated
approach
to
solving
the
issues
faced
by
change
roadmap
toward
sustainable
systems.
significance
of
understanding
in
context
cannot
be
emphasized,
further
study
implementation
are
required
reach
its
full
potential.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
available
options
for
decision-makers
combat
change;
example,
renewable
energy
is
seen
as
critical
component
assisting
sectors
addressing
change.
Renewable
may
supply
clean,
dependable,
electricity
water
treatment
distribution
systems,
agricultural
processing
enterprises,
energy-intensive
businesses.
addition,
region’s
development,
cooperation
between
crucial.
Promoting
cross-border
commerce
establishing
regional
frameworks
initiatives
play
vital
role
tackling
these
difficulties
assuring
future.
Agriculture,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1), С. 151 - 151
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2024
In
recent
years,
the
primary
sector
in
Italy
and
elsewhere
has
been
profoundly
affected
by
climate
change
a
deep
economic
crisis,
mainly
linked
to
stagnating
prices
rising
production
costs.
Because
of
this
situation,
we
are
witnessing
renewed
interest
alternative
agricultural
productions,
which
characterized
their
resilience
sustainability,
including
medicinal
aromatic
plants
(MAPs).
This
is
certain
heterogeneity
due
great
variety
species
wide
range
uses.
Although
these
characteristics
contribute
sector’s
success,
they
also
hinder
its
study
commodity
complexity
limited
data
availability.
At
farm
level,
situation
complicated
fact
that
MAP
cultivation
often
embedded
complex
cropping
systems,
more
rarely,
practiced
exclusively
or
predominantly.
light
considerations,
concentrated
solely
on
phase
supply
chain,
using
available
Farm
Accountancy
Data
Network.
We
aimed
examine
main
structural
outcomes
Italian
farms
grow
MAP,
as
well
profitability
some
species.
To
ensure
accurate
classification,
only
MAPs
designated
for
botanical
use
National
List
were
considered.
The
analysis
performance
indicators
(gross
output,
variable
costs,
gross
margins,
etc.)
focused
most
represented
sample:
saffron,
rosemary,
lavender,
oregano,
sage.
results
indicate
total
output
margin
show
best
case
saffron
(66,200
57,600
EUR/ha,
respectively)
rosemary
(27,500
22,000
respectively).
However,
biggest
cost
concerns
propagation
(purchase
bulbs),
amounting
50%
whereas
fertilization
ones
particularly
high
sage
rosemary.
Clean Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7(1), С. 15 - 15
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
The
Mediterranean
region
faces
significant
water
scarcity,
a
challenge
intensified
by
climate
change,
impacting
both
agricultural
productivity
and
quality.
High
sodium
levels
in
irrigation
compromise
soil
structure,
leading
to
reduced
crop
yields
economic
strain.
This
study
investigates
the
use
of
sustainable
adsorbents
derived
from
residues
(almond
shell,
eggshell,
pumice)
for
removal
water.
These
materials,
widely
available
Mediterranean,
support
circular
economy
principles
repurposing
biowaste
address
challenges.
Adsorption
experiments
were
conducted
using
real
water,
capturing
complexity
its
physicochemical
properties
evaluate
effectiveness
these
biosorbents
under
practical
conditions.
A
Central
Composite
Rotational
Design
(CCRD)
was
applied
optimize
adsorption
parameters,
focusing
on
adsorbent
concentration,
agitation,
contact
time.
Kinetic
studies
indicated
that
adhered
pseudo-second
order
model,
suggesting
chemically
controlled
process.
Isotherm
analysis,
with
strong
fit
Jovanovic
confirmed
predominantly
monomolecular
mechanism
across
all
adsorbents,
while
Freundlich
model
highlighted
site
heterogeneity.
Microscopy
energy-dispersive
X-ray
spectroscopy
(EDX)
revealed
structural
modifications
before
after
treatment.
porous
internal
structure
almond
shell
displayed
retention,
calcified
eggshell
surface
showed
high
initial
efficiency
but
rapid
saturation.
Pumice,
noted
extensive
porosity,
sustained
capacity
even
deposits
formed
during
research
demonstrates
potential
biowaste-derived
efficient
complex
aqueous
systems,
offering
viable
solution
agriculture
improved
management
regions.
Clean Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7(1), С. 13 - 13
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
Since
2019,
the
NextGen
pilot
wastewater
treatment
unit—also
known
as
Sewer
Mining
concept—has
been
operating
at
Athens
Plant
Nursery,
transforming
sewage
from
Athens’
central
network
into
irrigation
water
and
compost.
This
unit
produces
resources
for
plant
growth
through
membrane
bioreactors
(MBRs)
aerobic
sludge
digestion.
study
experimentally
evaluates
effects
of
reused
compost
on
two
common
ornamental
species
in
Athens,
Pittosporum
tobira
(Angelica)
Myrtus
communis
(Common
Myrtle),
compared
to
use
tap
red
soil
without
additional
fertilization.
The
results
indicate
that
combined
with
significantly
promotes
both
height
weight
these
plants.
However,
by
end
experiment,
fertilization
had
a
greater
effect
Angelica
plants
when
applied
independently
watered
water,
soil.
Notably,
none
96
withered
throughout
indicating
promising
sustainable
technologies
like
concept
can
effectively
replace
conventional
environmentally
outdated
methods
nutrition
producing
