Developing Healthy Urban Agriculture - Les Potageurs' Study
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, up to 180 million tons of food could be produced each year through urban agriculture. As this practice grows, concerns are being raised about the presence of urban pollutants that could have harmful health consequences.
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In partnership with the Institute of Chemistry of the University of Nice, Les Potageurs is conducting a study on the impact of PAHs (combustion pollutants) on vegetables growing in urban areas. The objective is to develop a methodology for planting and cultivation adapted to the problems of the city that could be disseminated to all cities.
To this end, four vegetable gardens have been created in the Alpes-Maritimes area. Two twin vegetable gardens with a wide range of plants were installed in the heart of Nice, on the roof of an Atmosud measuring station equipped for PAHs. The same two gardens were installed in Coursegoules in the hinterland, which has interesting characteristics from an air quality perspective.
Name: Les Potageurs
Date of creation: 2016
Legal form: SAS
Number of employees: 3
Turnover: 10.000€
CEO: Nathalie Orvoën
Sector: Real estate development, landscaping.
Geographical area: PACA
Notable achievements:
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100% edible urban space, Place de l'Europe Menton
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Vegetable roof, Carros co-ownership.
This article was written following the Transition Forum Call for Expressions of Interest. Les Potageurs’ study is part of the top 20 selected projects.
