Related topic: Nutrient recycling

Currently there are several  market-ready techniques for the recycling of waste and recovery of nutrients, however recycling-derived fertilizers (RDFs) are not yet used extensively by farmers. ReNu2Farm aims to overcome these limitations and stimulate wide-spread recycling of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in the primary food production chain. 

To this end, ReNu2Farm is conducting a survey that will help mapping all the installations/organisations involved in nutrient recycling activities in Europe. This information will be used to produce an inventory report on the currently employed technologies in the biomass processing sector. If you are involved in biomass processing, please take 5 minutes of your time to fill out the survey. By doing this you position yourself on the map of nutrient recycling in Europe! […]

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The concept of circular economy is based on the idea of extending as much as possible the lifecycle of any product by reusing and recycling it. This reduces waste and production costs and has a positive environmental impact.  Closing the loop of the nutrient cycle is part of the concept of circular economy. At the moment, nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, essential to life, are lost along the entire food chain. The introduction of nutrient recycling can change this and boost the bio-economy efforts in the EU.

With this idea in mind, the Biorefine Cluster Europe is putting in place the Nutrient Recycling Community. The group is beginning to take shape and we would like to share with you the next steps we are planning to take to build this community.
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On May 30, the Biorefine Cluster Europe (BCE) hosted for a workshop organized by the European Commission (Directorate General on Research & Innovation) to explore the potential of defining Nutrient Recycling as a research mission for the upcoming Framework Programme 9 (FP9-Horizon Europe) that is to follow up the current H2020 programme. […]

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On May 30, Biorefine Cluster Europe (BCE) together with its member projects AGROCYCLE and SYSTEMIC organized a policy event with, and, for the European Commission (Directorate General on Environment) to assist one of their internal assessment process called SAFEMANURE. […]

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Green gas has a role to play in the development of more sustainable cities and communities compliant with climate targets. EU institutions have introduced new regulatory frameworks to boost circular economy and increase the renewable energy share, as the recast of Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) and the waste package. The EU Green Week 2018 was an excellent occasion to analyse the implications and opportunities of this new framework, aimed at promoting sustainable development for EU citizens and communities. This annual event features a main conference in Brussels and many exciting events organised by partners around Europe, taking place from the end of April until mid-May. […]

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