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Public procurement as a tool to promote the circular economy

Public procurement is an effective way to promote the circular economy and increase the use of bio-based side and waste streams. By making sustainable choices, municipalities can boost the use of biogas and recycled fertilizers, bringing significant environmental benefits. These include reduced emissions, less dependence on virgin raw materials and energy sources, and more local […]

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ManPas – Hygienisation equipment for manure

ManPas is a manure hygienisation device that thermally treats manure at 70 °C by utilizing the heat generated by microbial degradation activity in the manure itself. The process complies with the EU’s hygienisation requirements for manure. After treatment, the manure no longer poses a disease risk or contains viable weed seeds. The entire hygienisation process takes

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Case Tallinn: Biogas From Food Waste

Author: Teele Joost, City of Tallinn Food waste is fully biodegradable and suitable for biomethane production when collected separately. Until recently, however, there was little incentive in Estonia – including Tallinn – to sort kitchen and food service waste, as most of it was either incinerated or landfilled. At the same time, Tallinn’s waste management

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Recycled Fertilisers as Part of Sustainable Food Production

Sustainable food production requires efficient nutrient recycling and responsible use of natural resources. Recycled fertilisers offer a concrete solution by returning nutrient-rich biomass back to crop production. The Finnish Biocycle and Biogas Association (SBB) and ProAgria have jointly developed a recycled fertiliser guide, which compiles practical information on using recycled fertilisers in arable farming. The

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Farmers play a key role in developing biogas plants

Biogas has emerged as a key solution for advancing energy self-sufficiency and the circular economy. Farmers play a crucial role in this transition – not only as suppliers of feedstock and users of digestate, but also as active participants from the planning stages of biogas plants. Farmer-owned biogas plants or farmer participation in centralized facilities

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What is biogas?

Biogas is a versatile form of energy, as it is used in heat and electricity production and can be refined into biomethane for fuel. Using biogas reduces dependence on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the process produces a nutrient-rich digestate as a byproduct, which can be used as fertilizer in its raw

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Pricing manure and other biobased side streams

Biobased side streams such as manure, straw or grass biomasses can be much more than waste – they are potential fertilisers, soil improvers or feedstock for example to biogas plants. But what can you ask for – or pay for, if you are in the role of a buyer – for these biobased side streams?

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TREASoURcE presents solutions to develop the biogas sector

The TREASoURcE project promotes circular economy solutions with a particular focus on the use of biobased side streams. The project has developed a policy brief for policy makers, highlighting the importance of continuing and strengthening support for the biogas sector in Finland. The policy brief highlights the key role of biogas production in increasing energy

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Reed – a versatile and ecological resource

Reed grass is an abundant yet underutilized natural resource in Finland. Harvested from shorelines and wetlands, it provides significant environmental benefits and opens up new possibilities for utilizing biobased side streams. Reed is highly versatile, and its harvesting and processing bring notable ecological advantages. Harvesting not only clears shoreline and wetland areas but also removes

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