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Background Soils provide seven main ecological functions: carbon sequestration; water purification; prevention of erosion; support of biodiversity; habitat for pollinators; production of wood/fibre; and food production. Most of these functions provide economic, as well as ecological benefits, to local communities. However, they are inhibited by soil seali ...

Background Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) contains a complex mixture of materials and components containing dangerous substances such as mercury, lead, cadmium, chromium, asbestos and arsenic. These hazardous components create environmental risks that are not properly dealt with by current waste management practice. Furthermore, both tec ...