FertiCovery – Best available techniques to recover or recycle fertilising products from secondary raw materials

FertiCovery supports farmers, bio-based fertiliser producers and policy makers to remove barriers and promote nutrient recovery and the application of bio-based fertilisers from secondary raw materials such as biowaste, manure, and wastewater.

FertiCovery will assess over 25 nutrient recovery and bio-based fertiliser technologies, focusing on their efficiency, environmental impact and market viability. The key barriers that hinder market uptake will be identified and addressed for each of these technologies. By combining the applicability of the technology with the current policy framework, recommendations for both policy makers and practitioners will be formulated.

Fertiliser professionals and other interested stakeholders in the field of waste recycling for bio-based fertilizer production are invited to join the Open Forum of Stakeholders, where discussions about the topic will take place. The stakeholders will also be invited to various events about value chain selection, the state of play of some alternative fertilizer technologies, and finally the identification of the best available technologies. By producing detailed reports and engaging with stakeholders through these various events, FertiCovery aims to promote the use of environmentally friendly fertilisers.