The discharge of olive waste into the soil may cause, in plants, leaf and fruit abscission and inhibition of seed germination.
Into the water
The discharge of olive waste into water bodies may worryingly increase the phosphorous content, cause colour alteration and bad smell.
Into the air
The discharge of olive waste in open spaces may stimulate microbial fermentation, with the production of methane and a wide array of harmful or simply bad smelling gases.
