The primary sector (agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forestry) generates a significant amount of organic waste, also known as biomass residues (see our previous blog post). These materials, if properly managed, hold enormous potential to be transformed into valuable products such as compost, biogas, biofertilizers, and bio-based materials. However, in practice, most of this biomass is […]

Introduction Each year, Europe generates nearly 924 million tons dry matter (Mtdm) per year. Up to 54 % of the biomass produced is economic production while the remaining 46 % is residues primarily from agriculture [1] and a minor part from forestry, and fisheries. Hence, 425 million tonnes of waste still aren’t being reused. Instead, […]

September 12th, 2024 – We hosted an online Info Day for our PRIMED project’s Open Call. If you missed it, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with this quick recap. PRIMED is all about strengthening bioeconomy value chains by bringing primary producers into the fold. By connecting underused feedstocks with cutting-edge technology and market […]

Bochum – January 12th, 2024 – The PRIMED project, dedicated to unlocking the vast potential of underutilized biomass resources from primary sectors, has been officially launched. Supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Program, involving a consortium of 12 partners from Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Portugal, it will develop diverse fair value […]