Historical waste deposits and contaminated sites can pose risks to their surroundings such as densely populated areas, ecosystems and cop production on arable land
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Environmental Factors
Practical Guidance for Sustainable Strategies
The PREPSOIL Business Model Canvas (BMC) for Soil Living Labs (LLs) and Lighthouses (LHs) is a tailor-made tool created to support these initiatives in designing strategies for long-term stability. Built with the specific needs of Soil LLs and LHs in mind, the canvas offers a structured yet flexible framework to guide decision-making and communicate value to stakeholders. [Click here to read more]
Real-World Insights, Rooted in Practice
As part of the PREPSOIL process, practical insights were gathered across a range of activities supporting LL and LH business model development. These examples reflect the lived experience of LLs and have been mapped to the various elements of the BMC.
To help users navigate this knowledge, the insights have been classified based on their relevance:
- Common to all LLs – insights that apply regardless of the LL’s theme or land use context
- Common to Soil LLs – applicable to any LL focused on soil-related challenges
- Land use-specific – tailored for LLs working in agriculture, forestry, (post-)industrial, or (peri-)urban settings
Explore the Filterable Catalogue
In this page, you'll find a filterable catalogue of insights linked to specific BMC elements and spheres of intervention. You can browse by:
- Land Use Focus – agriculture, forestry, (post-)industrial, or (peri-)urban
- Element – e.g., Key Stakeholders, Value Proposition, Revenue Streams
- Sphere of Intervention – thematic focus within each element
For example, an agricultural LL looking for real-world insights of private sector engagement can select “Agriculture” under the Focus filter, and “Private Sector” under the 4. Key Stakeholders element.
These insights are intended to guide and inspire LLs and LHs as they build their own business models—recognizing that each lab’s ambition, capacity, and local context is unique.
Projects funded under the EU Mission Soil initiative should also ensure that their business models reflect the objectives outlined in the Mission Soil Implementation Plan, as well as the land use type they aim to address. This focus is essential for shaping effective and sustainable strategies.
Additional Resources
PREPSOIL Report on LL/LH Business Model Plans (D4.2)
A deeper dive into the methodology and development process behind the BMC.
Business Model Canvas for Soil Living Labs and Lighthouses: A Guide for Users
Detailed instructions and guiding questions for completing each section of the canvas.
Combination of challenges related to multifunctionality of land use and variability of challenges (e.g. contamination, resource use, sealing of land, etc. under the pressures of climate change)
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Environmental Factors
Degradation of soil health and reduction of agricultural productivity due to poor water management practices by industrial activities, resulting in soil salinization and waterlogging
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Social & Behavioural Factors
Negative social and environmental impacts due to industrial activities causing contamination and degradation, including reduced agricultural productivity and health risks to local communities
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Social & Behavioural Factors
Urban development leads to soil compaction, contamination, and loss of green spaces negatively impacting soil health and limiting community access to healthy environments and recreational areas
(Peri-)Urban land use type
Economic, Policy and Regulatory Barriers
Historical waste deposits and contaminated sites can pose risks to their surroundings such as densely populated areas, ecosystems and cop production on arable land
(Peri-)Urban land use type
Environmental Factors
Combination of challenges related to multifunctionality of land use and variability of challenges (e.g. contamination, resource use, sealing of land, etc. under the pressures of climate change)
(Peri-)Urban land use type
Environmental Factors
Develop PPP (Public-Private Partnerships) for funding
Common to all LLs
Collaborations & Partnerships
Reconnect citizens and policy-makers in real life settings
Common to all LLs
Collaborations & Partnerships
Interact and co-create with stakeholders
Common to all LLs
Collaborations & Partnerships
Address key soil health related problems considering circular economy (e.g. implementing a system that converts agricultural waste - such as crop residues and animal manure - into organic fertilizers through composting and anaerobic digestion)
Common to soil LLs
Environmental Sustainability
Support climate change adaptation, and awarenessof higher flood, landslide, erosion, fire risks
Common to soil LLs
Environmental Sustainability