Related topic: Biochemicals

Roadside verges are an important natural resource and as part of the Grassification project we surveyed road verge plants to understand the effects of cut and collection vs cut and leave of roadside grass clippings over time. We wanted to know more about the plants that were observed on the roadside verges (and other grassland and marginal land in the UK), and their contribution to biodiversity and ecosystem services. […]

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The Grassification project is aims to valorize roadside grass clippings. Project partners from several organisations have examined different commodities that may add value using the road verge vegetation. These products could, in turn, improve the circular economy by reducing waste and creating a marketable product. These products include food for insects, a source of energy for algae production, furniture, biofertilizers and a source of energy from waste via anaerobic digestion. […]

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