Innovation in Technosols to promote urban agriculture in Barranquilla, Colombia: Innovation in Technosols to promote urban agriculture in Barranquilla, Colombia

Abstract

Technosols are artificial soils developed from the reuse of solid waste, playing a fundamental role in improving soil quality and promoting more sustainable urban agriculture. Their implementation is essential to avoid waste, improve soil conditions, and encourage revegetation and biodiversity in urban areas. The purpose of this work is to demonstrate how domestic solid waste can be used to contribute to sustainable development goals and implement a circular economy. Instead of discarding this waste, it can be transformed into useful resources that improve soil quality by reusing organic and inorganic materials. This results in a high-quality Technosol, ideal for revegetating Barranquilla urban gardens. The development process of Technosols ensures that the final product has no toxic effects and has a suitable structure for plant growth. Furthermore, they provide the development of biomass through nutrients, C retention, and the fulfillment of the natural productive and environmental functions of the soil in its surroundings, as well as reduce the environmental or health risks derived from its management. Therefore, Technosols offers an innovative and sustainable solution for waste management and improving the urban environment in Barranquilla, Colombia.