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More than 600k tonnes of sewage sludge spread on Scotland’s fields

Over 640,000 tonnes of treated sewage sludge containing microplastics, PFAS, and pharmaceuticals were spread across rural Scotland from 2020 to 2024, prompting calls for tighter regulation.

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Some 643,000 tonnes of sewage sludge have been spread on Scotland’s fields amid mounting evidence that it contains a cocktail of toxic chemicals,…

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The NationalThe National
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More than 600k tonnes of sewage sludge spread on Scotland’s fields

Some 643,000 tonnes of sewage sludge have been spread on Scotland’s fields amid mounting evidence that it contains a cocktail of toxic chemicals,…

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The FerretThe Ferret
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More than half a million tonnes of sewage sludge spread on Scotland's fields

Huge volumes of sewage sludge have been used to fertilize Scottish farmland. Studies show it contains microplastics, forever chemicals and cancer-linked pollutants.

·Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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The Ferret broke the news in Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
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