Geotechnical assessment of lightly contaminated soils for increased reuse

CarbOne Biodiversité has engaged with our research team to evaluate potential uses for lightly contaminanted soils to further develop the circular economy. The project will evaluate geotechnical properties of lightly contaminated soils to develop a list of proposed uses (e.g., foundations, fill materials, etc.). CarbOne Biodiversité aims to merge the needs of economic development with the continued protection and rehabilitation of soils for improved revegetation in Quebec. CarbOne Biodiversité works with clients to ensure compliance with the Commission de la protection du territoire Agricole (CPTAQ) and the Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte aux Changements Climatiques (MELCC); in this role they often work to develop contaminated soil/site valorisation strategies. Through their industrial activities, they have identified a need for improved management of lightly contaminated soils and are engaging with the Université de Sherbrooke to develop a research project assessing the long-term sustainability of the revalorisation of lightly contaminated soils. This project will aid the project partner in their role of a developing valorisation strategies for contaminated soils and contaminated sites.

Faculty Supervisor:

Vanessa Di Battista

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Partner:

CarbOne Biodiversité inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

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