Welcome to the new website of EFAR

Created in 2006, the EUROPEAN FEDERATION FOR AGRICULTURAL RECYCLING gathers and represents European companies specialised in landspreading of biosolids.

The purpose of EFAR is to promote this outlet which has indeed many advantages whether from an environmental or from an economical point of view.

The sludge production in Europe is circa 11,5 million tonnes of dry matter and is expected to continue to grow avec the next 10 years.

Currently nearly 50% of the sludge production is spread on land allowing substancial savings on the prodcution of chemical fertilizers.

Further development of this activity requires :

• a regular monitoring of sludge quality.

• the definition of limit values for Potential Toxic Elements (PTE) in sludge based on health risk assessment.
• the transparency and traceability of sludge destination.
• the improvement of scientific knowledge on the impact of sludge landspreading.
• a regular communication with different stakeholders.

By disseminating knowledge and information on these topics our website will participate actively in achieving these objectives.

Enjoy your visit!