Database research record2022·Netherlands (Amsterdam)
Chapter 8: Regional resourcefulness for food systems: the case of phosphorus in the metropolitan region of Amsterdam
Wim van Dijk, J.E. Jansma, J. Broeze, J.J.R. Groot
Urban Farm DB summary
This chapter focuses on regional resourcefulness for food systems, arguing that urban areas are vital for closing nutrient loops to prevent resource depletion. Two case studies in the Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam (MRA) discuss phosphorus (P) flows, exploring the potential of a circular food system in Almere and quantifying actual P-flows across the MRA. The chapter concludes that a circular City Region Food System is technically feasible but requires a fundamental shift in the organization of food and waste systems.