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Evaluación del uso de enmiendas orgánicas procedentes de residuos urbanos y agropecuarios como técnica de reducción del riesgo en emplazamientos contaminados

Ignacio Laorga Fernández

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This study analyzed the "risk reduction" effect of organic amendments from urban and agricultural waste (coffee grounds, domestic compost, livestock manure) on metal-contaminated soils. The method aimed to reduce the bioavailability of metals by increasing soil organic matter, enabling remediation for potential reuse as urban gardens. It was shown that immediate dilution and immobilization of contaminants occur, significantly reducing their mobility and absorption by edible plants.