Using algae to promote agricultural sustainability and the circular economy
ALG-AD is a project from Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) a European Territorial Cooperation Programme funded by the European Commission. The project is being led by Dr Carole Llewellyn,…
Sharing know-how for nutrient recovery from manure, biowaste and sludge
On February 22nd and 23rd, representatives of fifteen biowaste treatment plants came together in Amsterdam to discuss possibilities for nutrient recovery and reuse from manure, sewage and…
Agricultural waste: a valuable resource
Livestock and crops waste: an uncomfortable reality
In the case of livestock industries, the production of meat, milk and eggs generates large volumes of waste with the consequent impact on the environment. If livestock…
Biowaste to bioenergy: a sustainable solution
A better alternative to other waste management solutions
The use of biowaste to bioenergy (BtB) technologies can provide solutions for one another. This option is a good alternative to other traditional techniques of…
AgroCycle: valorising rice bran for novel products
Research is progressing in AgroCycle as the Horizon 2020 project enters its second year. AgroCycle is addressing the recycling and valorisation of waste from the agri-food sector and the consortium is…
ERGaR: European Renewable Gas Registry to facilitate the cross-border biomethane trade
The founding members
On the 28th September 2016 in Ghent ten members from eights European countries have agreed on setting-up the the “European Renewable Gas Registry” (…
Rethinking glasshouse horticulture with algae
Spirulina, a natural blue dye
Flemish and Dutch greenhouse horticulture have entered a transition phase. Rising costs and increasing global competition puts local farmers under pressure. The blue chain aims to re-boost…
Pilots4You Survey: Needs of the European bioeconomy sector regarding pilot and demonstration facilities
We are seeking your help in participating in a short survey designed to gather information about the type of equipment and services that organisations like…
Power Pocket visiting two innovative monodigesters on onion residues and on pig slurry
The onion peeling company Ongena is a family company led by Joeri Ongena that manages the entire process from sowing to cutting and packaging onions.
The company…
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