From waste to resource: A systems dynamics and stakeholder analysis of phosphorus recycling from municipal wastewater in Europe

Publisher's version (útgefin grein) Recycling Phosphorus (P) from urban wastewater can secure part of domestic agricultural P supply and contribute to a circular P supply chain. In this paper, we use literature review, stakeholder interviews and analysis, and systems dynamics for the capital ci...

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Published in:Ambio
Main Authors: Nedelciu, Claudiu, Ragnarsdottir, Kristin Vala, Stjernquist, Ingrid
Other Authors: Institute of Earth Sciences (UI), Jarðvísindastofnun (HÍ), Verkfræði- og náttúruvísindasvið (HÍ), School of Engineering and Natural Sciences (UI), Háskóli Íslands, University of Iceland
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Springer Science and Business Media LLC 2018
Subjects:
Case study
Phosphorus
Recycling
Stakeholder analysis
System dynamics
Wastewater
Endurvinnsla
Frárennsli
Fosfór
Tilviksrannsóknir
Iceland
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11815/1678
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-018-1097-9
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Summary:Publisher's version (útgefin grein) Recycling Phosphorus (P) from urban wastewater can secure part of domestic agricultural P supply and contribute to a circular P supply chain. In this paper, we use literature review, stakeholder interviews and analysis, and systems dynamics for the capital cities of Stockholm and Budapest as case studies. We find that political support is a prerequisite for developing the P recycling sector, and policy makers are the most influential stakeholders. P criticality is the main driver for political support. P externalities from mining to sludge disposal should be considered when evaluating P criticality and recycling profitability. We conclude with policy recommendations for the development of the P recycling sector, arguing for legally binding P recycling targets and prioritization of the safest technological solutions available. Our analysis identifies three policy action indicators and five policy interventions in the recycling system. This article is part of AdaptEconII Marie Curie Innovative Training Network, a project generously financed by the European Commission (H2020-MSCA-ITN-2015, Grant No. 675153). The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. The authors would like to thank Prof. Harald U. Sverdrup from the University of Iceland for his insights. We also thank to all interviewees for their invaluable support, openness and help. Peer Reviewed

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