The use of recycled, alternative fertilizer products in organic agriculture: ecological effects and consumer perception

Abstract

The RECONCILE (Recycling, Consumer Credibility and Ecosystem integrity) research project focused on two key topics, namely environmental safety, and social acceptability from a consumer perspective. The project focused on exploring questions which can facilitate the pathway towards increased utilization of potential sources of nutrients from societal waste in organic agriculture, and which are currently not utilized or utilized under strict guidelines. The scientific problem, which RECONCILE addressed was: Can recycling from society to organic agriculture be developed in line with organic principles of ecology, health and care, while balancing consumer acceptability? This report reviews the project findings, including the stakeholder discussions concerning recycling from society to organic agricultur