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DISPOSAL AND VALORISATION OF IBERIAN PIG WASTES FROM SLAUGHTERHOUSES. (IBERWASTE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Aug 31, 2015,

Background Abattoirs and slaughterhouses are an important element of the food production process. Furthermore, in addition to the meat produced for human consumption, a number of animal by-products are generated. There have been numerous efforts around the world to develop new methods to valorise such animal by-products or improve disposal mechanisms. Des ...
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Innovative System for the Biochemical Restoration and Monitoring of Degraded Soils (BIOREM)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Mar 31, 2015,

Background Soil degradation is an issue for the whole EU, although it varies considerably between Member States, with different threats of different degrees of severity. An estimated 115 million hectares (ha), or 12% of Europe’s total land area, is subject to water erosion, and 42 million ha is affected by wind erosion. An estimated 45% of European soi ...
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Bio-treatement of cow wastes to produce bio-stimulants for plants (Cowtoplant)

Start date: Jan 20, 2009, End date: Apr 19, 2012,

Background Reducing general waste production is widely recognised as an important objective in promoting environmental sustainability. It calls for adapted and sustainable strategies of recycling, re-use or disposal of waste products. Most animal waste – in particular, flesh and hair coming mainly from the leather industry – is disposed of in landfi ...
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