Biblioteca

ROSA (2009). Compost und urine as fertilizers in agriculture (in Amharic) - Information about natural compost made from organic matter and products from a UDDT. Includes a list of possible problems and solutions. Resources-oriented sanitation concepts for peri-urban areas in Africa (a Specific Target Research Project in the EU 6th Framework Programme's Priority 6 "Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems").. [691.39 KB]

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Cordell, D. (2009). The Story of Phosphorus - Eating the Earth. Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. [845.5 KB]

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This presentation highlights the story of phosphorus in Australia and around the world and provides background information on the use of phosphorus. In addition, it shows the …

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Tidaker, P., Sjöberg, C., Jönsson, H. (2004). The use of sewage fertiliser products on arable land-requirements from the farmers perspective. [110.98 KB]

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The aim of this paper was to discuss farmers’ requirements for using sewage products as fertilisers on arable land. A questionnaire followed up with interviews was used in a …

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Morgan, P. (2005). Ecological Sanitation in Southern Africa - Many approaches to a varied need. Ecological Sanitation Research (EcoSanRes), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). [48.44 KB]

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What makes ecosan development in the Southern African sub-region particularly interesting is the varied approach which has developed to cater for the huge variation in living …

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Pronk, W., Zuleeg, S., Lienert, J., Escher, B., Koller, M., Berner, A., Koch, G., Boller, M. (2007). Pilot Experiments with Electrodialysis and Ozonation for the Production of a Fertiliser from Urine. [386.68 KB]

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Pilot tests were performed with a process combination of electrodialysis and ozonation for the removal of micropollutants and the concentration of nutrients in urine. In continuous …

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Degaardt, S. (2003). Human urine from city to field - towards sustainable co-operation?. [49.01 KB]

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Possibilities and problems connected with the establishment of a well functioning recycling system for source separated human urine from a Swedish city to productive land were …

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Drechsel, P., Giordano, M., Gyiele, L. (2004). Valuing Nutrients in Soil and Water - Concepts and Techniques with Examples from IWMI Studies in the Developing World. IWMI. [373.1 KB]

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The value of soil nutrients in plant growth and agricultural output is closely related to water availability. Likewise, agricultural water productivity is in large part determined …

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Tidaker, P., Sjöberg, C., Jönsson, H. (2007). The use of sewage fertiliser products on arable land – requirements from the farmers’ perspective. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agricultural Engineering. [110.98 KB]

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The aim of this paper was to discuss farmers’ requirements for using sewage products as fertilisers on arable land. A questionnaire followed up with interviews was used in a …

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Sinar, E. (2008). Pharmaceuticals in human sanitary products for use in tropical agriculture - Case study at the Valley View University in Accra, Ghana. [3.59 MB]

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Pharmaceutical products are used in the treatment of diseases and for protection of human health. Several pharmaceuticals show biological activity after being excreted with urine …

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Buitenkamp, M., Stintzing, A. R. (2008). Europe’s sanitation problem - 20 million Europeans need access to safe and affordable sanitation. Women in Europe for a common future (WECF). [4.93 MB]

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As follow up of the high level European conference on January 29 in Brussels, the seminar “Europe’s Sanitation Problem” in the Stockholm World Water Week addressed the …

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WHO (2010). Bulgarina version of the summary of WHO "Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater" (in Bulgarian) - Volume 4 (Excreta and greywater use in agriculture) - Executive Summary. WECF. [652 KB]

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This volume of the WHO's Guidelines for the safe use of wastewater, excreta and greywater describes the present state of knowledge regarding the impact of excreta and greywater use …

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Udert, K. et al. (2013). Promoting sanitation and nutrient recovery through urine separation (VUNA) - Various documents on results from research grant. Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG), Duebendorf, Switzerland. [4 KB]

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This library entry contains background documents for a grant that Kai Udert is leading and which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. …

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GTZ Philippines (2007). Training for NGOs on Ecological Sanitation in Rural and Peri-urban Areas. [936.48 KB]

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Jönsson, H., Richert Stintzing, A., Vinneras, B., Salomon, E. (2004). Experiences. SEI. [780.78 KB]

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Ulrich, A., Malley, D., Voora, V. (2009). Peak Phosphorus: Opportunity in the Making - Why the Phosphorus Challenge Presents a New Paradigm for Food Security and Water Quality in the Lake Winnipeg Basin. IISD. [809.09 KB]

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The long-term security of our global food and water supplies may be impacted by the mismanagement of our phosphorus nutrient resources. Essential to plant growth and all life, …

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Geller, G., Laryea, S. (2008). Access to sanitation and safe water: Global partnerships and local actions - Cycles in the ecological development of Valley View University, Accra, Ghana. 33rd WEDC International Conference, Accra, Ghana, 2008. [1.57 MB]

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A holistic approach helps the Valley View University (VVU), a private Ghanaian institution, to develop towards a sustainable eco-university. Ecolocical cycles, ecological settling …

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WHO (2006). WHO Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater - Volume II: Wastewater and Excreta Use in Aquaculture. WHO/UNEP. [4 KB]

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Volume 3 of the Guidelines informs readers on the assessment of microbial hazards and toxic chemicals and the management of the associated risks when using wastewater and excreta …

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WHO (2008). Romanian version of the summary of WHO "Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater" (in Romanian) - Volume 4 (Excreta and greywater use in agriculture) - Executive Summary. WECF. [347.26 KB]

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This volume of the WHO's Guidelines for the safe use of wastewater, excreta and greywater describes the present state of knowledge regarding the impact of excreta and greywater use …

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WHO (2006). WHO Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater (Vol. II) - Wastewater Use in Agriculture. WHO/UNEP/FAO. [4 KB]

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Volume 2 of the Guidelines explains requirements to promote safe use concepts and practices, including health-based targets and minimum procedures. It also covers a substantive …

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Cordell, D., White, S. (2008). The Australian Story of Phosphorus - Sustainability Implications of Global Fertilizer Scaricity for Australia. Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. [2.89 MB]

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Why phosphorus? All living matter - including plants, animals and humans - require phosphorus to grow. We get phosphorus from the food that we eat, though where the phosphorus in …

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McCann, B. (2010). Making clear the reuse risk: - Approaching wastewater irrigation worldwide. Water 21, International Water Association Publishing (IWA). [4 KB]

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Earlier this year the World Health Organization released a second information kit that includes information to supplement its 2006 guidelines on the safe use of wastewater, excreta …

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Gensch, R. (2005). Urbane Landwirtschaft in Havanna: Beitrag zur Steigerung des ökosystemaren Wirkungsgrades innerhalb des urbanen Siedlungszusammenhanges (in German) - Urban Agriculture in Havana: to contribute to increased efficiency of the ecosystem within the urban settlement context. Diploma thesis, Technische Universität Berlin, Institut für Ökologie, Germany. [4 KB]

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Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit ist es, die Entwicklung und den aktuellen Stand urbaner Landwirtschaft (nachfolgend abgekürzt mit UA - Urban Agriculture) in Havanna zu dokumentieren …

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