Creating A Solid Base For Digestate Use In The United Kingdom
The UK government’s “Anaerobic Digestion Strategy and Action Plan” annual report recognizes the value of digestate: “When used effectively and appropriately, it is a valuable fertilizer which can directly replace other inorganic fertilizers.” An example of liquid digestate application on cropland is shown. (Photos courtesy of John Rennie & Sons and Bryan Lewens.)

Policies are in place to stimulate development of digestate markets across the United Kingdom. Research provides strong support but challenges still remain.
David Riggle
BioCycle October 2012, Vol. 53, No. 10, p. 44

 

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Building Compost Markets In Scotland
Keenan Recycling Ltd. in Aberdeenshire Scotland VCU

“We finally realized what farmers were looking for — a way to reduce the amounts they were paying for ever more expensive chemical fertilizers,” says Gregor Keenan. Part II
David Riggle
BioCycle May 2012, Vol. 53, No. 5, p. 27

 

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Composting Company Finds The Right Mix
Keenan Recycling, Ltd., Scotland

BioCycle April 2012, Vol. 53, No. 4, p. 21
Evolving from shredded bark chips to vertical in-vessel composting for household and commercial food waste, Keenan Recycling Ltd. has helped define the organics recycling industry in Scotland. Part I
David Riggle

 

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