Despite the EU's mandate for separate bio-waste collection, introduced on 1 January 2024, a substantial portion of Europe's bio-waste remains improperly managed. Recent findings reveal that less than ...

A major roadblock towards the realisation of a circular economy are the lack of high-value products that can be generated from waste. Black soldier flies (BSF; Hermetia illucens) are gaining traction ...

When biomass, including crop residues, wood, and other organic materials, is subjected to heat to generate clean energy and biochar, it produces a viscous liquid called bio-tar. If it escapes into the ...

Biodegradable plastic passes the test under real-world conditions Leftover lettuce, old bunches of flowers, potato peelings, coffee grounds: the average kitchen generates lots of organic waste. This ...