CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY STRATEGIES IN THE AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY IN ARAGON: SUCCESS STORIES IN THE MATARRAÑA REGION
Under the LIFE CHANDELIER project, the Food and Nutrition Cluster of Aragon, Genia Bioenergy, Grupo Arcoiris (GUCO) and CITA Teruel, are pleased to invite you to a key conference to learn about the latest strategies and success stories in the implementation of thecircular bioeconomy in the agri-food sector.
Objective of the event
In a context where sustainability is increasingly urgent, the aim of this conference is to show how the circular bioeconomy can transform agri-food waste into valuable resources, such as renewable energy, promoting a more efficient and environmentally friendly industry. During the event, experts in the field will present case studies, innovative projects and technological solutions that are making a difference in the Matarraña region. In addition, key issues such as the recovery of organic waste, biogas as a source of clean energy and of course the detailed explanation of the European project LIFE CHANDELIER will be addressed.
Agenda of the event
- 09:30h – Arrival and Registration
- 10:00h – Welcome by organizers
- Dr. Paloma Moya Arranz (Head of the Innovation and Sustainability Area of the Food and Nutrition Cluster of Aragón).
- Dr. Marta Barba (Coordinator CITA Teruel)
- 10:15h – Introduction to the concept of Circular Bioeconomy: Innovation and Transfer for the agri-food sector of Aragon.
- Dr. Marta Barba (Coordinator CITA Teruel)
- 10:35h – AgriFoodTe: Agri-Food Knowledge and Innovation Network (AKIS) of Teruel.
- Dr. Blanca Abril (CITA Teruel)
- 10:55h -LIFE CHANDELIER: innovative production of vehicular biomethane from agri-food waste in rural areas.
- Dr. Selene Pedrós (Aragonese Cluster of Nutrition and Food)
- 11:15- Coffee break
- 11:45h – Case Study: sustainable waste management in the livestock sector
- D. Manuel Esteve (President Grupo Arcoíris – GUCO)
- 12:00h – Circular bioeconomy models in the agri-food industry: generation of bioenergy and bio-products for agriculture.
- GENIA Bioenergy
- 12:10h- Round Table Stakeholders LIFE CHANDELIER: Analysis of the current management of strategic agri-food waste in the Matarraña region.
- 13:00h – Visit to the biogas plant of Valderrobres: case study of the LIFE CHANDELIER Project.
- 14:00h – Cocktail Lunch
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:30h Place: Plenary Hall, Comarca del Matarraña.
Avenida Cortes de Aragón, 17-19, Ground Floor. 44580, Valderrobres (Teruel)
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