ekoravinteita
Ekoravinteita is a Finnish term used to describe nutrients that are produced, managed, or used in ways that support ecological sustainability. In Finnish environmental and agricultural discourse, the concept encompasses nutrients derived from recycled or renewable materials and applied in manners that minimize environmental impact and promote soil health. Ekoravinteita can be supplied as organic fertilizers, such as compost, manure, and green manures; as biofertilizers containing beneficial microbes; or as nutrients recovered from waste streams, such as struvite from wastewater. The common thread is closing nutrient loops, reducing reliance on synthetic mineral fertilizers, and aligning with circular economy principles.
In practice, ekoravinteita aim to supply essential plant nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace elements) while
The concept supports broader sustainability goals by potentially reducing fossil energy use and greenhouse gas emissions