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Highlights: This study focuses on the potential of off-farm production and marketing of organic and biofertilisers (OFBF) to contribute to soil health in Africa , and particularly in SSA: Egypt (Northern Africa)...

The reference event in Europe and the Mediterranean Basin for the green and circular economy. Ecomondo is an international hub where all the drivers of the ecological transition are presented and discussed.

Cities across Europe are working with researchers to turn organic waste such as coffee grounds into valuable goods.

This report presents the results of a study on agricultural plastic products used globally in a range of different value chains. The study assessed the types and quantities of plastic products, their...

Crustacean waste, consisting of shells and other inedible fractions, represents an underutilized source of chitin. Here, we explore developments in the field of crustacean-waste-derived chitin and chitosan extraction...

Waste materials are used to create an environmentally friendly filtration system for industrial applications.

A new cellulose protective coating for fruit and vegetables is made from so-called pomace – squeezed fruit and vegetable peels. The innovative project can reduce packaging and prevent...

Around 88 million tonnes of food waste is generated in the EU each year. How can we prevent such a waste of resources, and ensure food security...

Studies on the antimicrobial effects of microalgae extracts are commonly reported using algae biomass grown in sterile synthetic mineral medium and controlled laboratory conditions. However...

Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is the plastic that researchers in the PHABIO APP joint project have produced biotechnologically: It is produced from animal waste fats with the help of bacteria and is completely degradable...