Why recover nutrients?

recover image Keep N and P flows within safe ecological boundaries:
  • Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) flows exceed planetary boundaries
  • EU exceeding safe boundaries by a factor of 3.3 for N; by a factory of 2.0 for P
  • Environmental pollution on water, soil, air
  • Biodiversity and ecosystems services loss
  • Human health risks
  • Overall costs of Nr €70-€320 billion per year, of which 75% related to air pollution effects and 60% to human health
Source: Klasinc, 2021