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NNFCC lead partners in new Horizon 2020 project AgroCycle

NNFCC lead partners in new Horizon 2020 project AgroCycle
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NNFCC are proud to announce their involvement in AgroCycle, a 3-year Horizon 2020-funded project, which was launched by the European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan last Friday (24th June 2016), at University College Dublin.

AgroCycle

• AgroCycle’s main aim is to achieve a 10% increase in the recycling and valorisation of agricultural waste by 2020.
• The project will further develop, demonstrate and validate novel processes, practices and products for the sustainable use of agricultural waste, co-products and by-products (AWCB).
• The systems will be tested and evaluated from technical, environmental and socio-economic perspectives, including their impact on the sustainability of agricultural systems, thereby contributing to the creation of sustainable value chains in the farming and processing sectors.
• AgroCycle is a 3 year project funded by the EU commission’s research arm Horizon 2020.
• It involves over 60 researchers from 26 institutes across Europe and China, and across the value chain from academia and industry.
• NNFCC is one of five UK partners, working alongside Harper Adams, Agrii, Exergy, and Innovation for Agriculture.

NNFCC’s role

• NNFCC are leading a pivotal work package to develop novel business models and sustainable value chains for valorising agricultural wastes, including those piloted by partners in the consortium.
• We are also contributing to other work packages in the consortium including; quantifying and mapping current value chains for valorising agri-wastes, conducting Life Cycle Analysis of bio-waste based products, and developing communication material to educate and engage the public, school children, and stakeholders to further the impact of the project.
• Lucy Hopwood, NNFCC’s Lead Consultant for Bioenergy and Anaerobic Digestion says:
• “We are delighted to be involved in this project, building links with so many like-minded partners across Europe and from China to deliver something so crucial to our future.
• The ultimate goal is to advance the development of a circular economy, minimising waste whilst maximising value for businesses and individuals involved.
• This aligns so well with NNFCCs core business objectives, so we very much look forward to being a highly active partner in this exciting project.”

© NNFCC 30/06/2016

© GBE NGS ASWS BrianMurphy
aka BrianSpecMan
1st July 2016 – 19th February 2019

NNFCC lead partners in new Horizon 2020 project AgroCycle
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© GBE NGS ASWS BrianMurphy
aka BrianSpecMan
19th February 2019

NNFCC lead partners in new Horizon 2020 project AgroCycle
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More Information about AgroCycle

A dedicated website for AgroCycle is under construction, which will act as a platform to engage stakeholders and the public, and create a network across Europe and China for valorising agricultural waste.

For further information please click here or contact Lucy Hopwood on +44(0)1904 435182 or via enquiries@nnfcc.co.uk

© NNFCC 30/06/2016

© GBE NGS ASWS BrianMurphy
aka BrianSpecMan
1st July 2016 – 19th February 2019