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The JRC - Biomass estimates database quantifies the production and residues of agricultural biomass. It has been elaborated jointly by JRC and the Nova-Institute. The indicators estimated are...

The collection is dedicated to the conversion of biomass wastes into value-added bioproducts and bioactive compounds, with a focus on their applications in the agro-energy sector. Of particular relevance were three studies evaluating...

Secondary waste is waste generated from different sources and of different nature, i.e. waste generated in a process that is known as a waste treatment operation; it includes residual materials...

The policy session will explore how biomethane projects can foster resilient energy communities based on local, circular supply chains. It will highlight...

In this context residues can include: agricultural, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry residues, and processing residues. A processing residue is a substance that is not the end product(s) that a production process directly...

The final placement of waste in or on the land in a controlled or uncontrolled way according to different sanitary, environmental protection and other safety requirements. OECD, Glossary of Statistical Terms, accessed...

Exciting News from the EU! This week, the European Council and European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal for regulating packaging and packaging waste. Why is this important? Because...

Context EU waste policy aims to reduce waste and in particular packaging waste. By 2023, 70% of all packaging shall be recycled to support the EU’s transition...

Are you a packaging, waste management, waste sorting or waste sorting labels professional? Are you interested in taking part in a participatory design workshop to co-design...