Project description
Turning olive waste into green value
The biorefinery sector transforms biomass (agricultural or food industry waste) into valuable products. Even though it’s important for the circular economy, it faces major environmental and emissions challenges. The EU-funded OLinWASTE project will establish a zero-emission system for olive mill waste. It will convert waste into products like biofertilisers, biopesticides and bioenergy, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and soil pollution. A digital twin will optimise material, energy and waste flows while addressing noise and odour. The project supports the olive sector and biogas operators, advancing sustainability and setting new standards for renewable energy and waste management.
Objective
The OLinWASTE project aims to revolutionize the biorefinery sector by establishing an integrated zero-emission system for olive mill waste. Leveraging advanced anaerobic digestion technology, the project will convert olive mill waste into high-value products such as bioimmunostimulants, biopesticides, biofertilizers, bioplastics, and bioenergy. This innovative approach will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, soil pollution, optimize resource flows, and enhance environmental sustainability. By creating a system digital twin, OLinWASTE will ensure efficient material, energy, and waste management. The project will also focus on noise and odour reduction, thermal energy recovery, and soil, water, and air quality protection. This innovative approach not only creates new revenue streams for the olive oil industry but also sets new benchmarks in waste management and energy efficiency. The mission of the project is to support the olive sector and biogasification operators in improving their environmental performance, circularity, and overall sustainability. With a consortium of leading universities, research institutes, and industry partners, OLinWASTE is set to establish new benchmarks in sustainable waste management and renewable energy production, promoting circularity and cutting the carbon footprint in the olive oil and biogas sectors. By fostering innovation and collaboration, the project aims to create scalable, sustainable solutions that can be widely adopted, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
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- engineering and technology environmental biotechnology bioremediation bioreactors
- engineering and technology environmental engineering ecosystem-based management climatic change mitigation
- engineering and technology environmental engineering waste management
- engineering and technology environmental engineering air pollution engineering
- engineering and technology industrial biotechnology biomaterials bioplastics
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Programme(s)
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HORIZON.2.6 - Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL6-2024-ZEROPOLLUTION-02
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00185 Roma
Italy
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