Waste Reuse and Agricultural Case Studies in Matsuyama, Italy, Senegal and China - 2006

Waste Reuse and Agricultural Case Studies in Matsuyama, Italy, Senegal and China - 2006

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Waste Reuse and Agriculture in Matsuyama City - November 2006
In Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Fuji Construction Co. is promoting recycling-oriented agriculture by reusing 120 tons of construction waste, concrete pieces, and logged trees as compost annually. This has resulted in a 35% reduction in disposal costs, saving 15 million yen annually. In the cultivation of Ehime mandarin oranges, the sugar content increased by 2 degrees and the harvest increased by 20%. The project is being expanded to other regions in cooperation with Imabari City and Niihama City.

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Biomethane Project in Piedmont, Italy - 2006
In Piedmont, 5,000 tons of biomethane is generated annually from agricultural waste and used as fuel for agricultural machinery. The supply is 3.8 times greater than the region's needs, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 8,000 tons per year. The project has been recognized as a model case for promoting energy self-sufficiency.

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Tomato Cultivation Using Fish Drainage in Northern Senegal - 2006
In Senegal, the use of fish wastewater from the fishing industry as fertilizer increased the yield of tomato cultivation by 30%. The use of chemical fertilizers was reduced by 50% and farmers' profits increased. The integration of agriculture and aquaculture promotes sustainable farming.

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Circular Economy and Sustainable Agriculture in China - 2006
In China, pheromone and botanical pesticide-based farming methods have become widespread, and a plan to reduce the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers by 25% by 2020 has been implemented. In Beijing, 30,000 tons of urban waste is composted annually and used in urban agriculture, resulting in a 15% increase in yield.