HOOP Project

🌍🌱 We're thrilled to announce the HOOP Cities and Policy Conference in Brussels on June 4-5, 2024, hosted by the European Committee of the Regions. ✨ The conference will bring cities and regions together to discuss and learn about implementing innovative circular bioeconomy solutions. 📣 A dedicated policy session will allow cities to voice their concerns and challenges to EU institutions and federations. Stay tuned for more updates! https://lnkd.in/eX_BPaVX CETENMA Greenovate! Europe ACR | Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management Anci Lazio Bax & Company BIR Cetaqua - Water Technology Centre Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP) Lipor RdA Climate Solutions DRAXIS Environmental S.A. ITENE Sara Bedin S.A. AGRICULTORES DE LA VEGA DE VALENCIA Savonia University of Applied Sciences Science For Change 2GO OUT Consulting #HOOPConference #Sustainability #WasteManagement #Innovation 

Discover the HOOP Urban Circular Bioeconomy Hub! In the Hub, you can find resources and tools to improve the valorisation of biowaste and wastewater in cities and regions. Through the Hub, you can: 🤝 Join the HOOP Network of Cities and Regions (interact with other cities and regions, and be invited to conferences and study visits); ♻️ Calculate the bio-circularity level of your city (HOOP Bio-Circularity Label); ⚙️ Access a lot of resources and tools in our Virtual Academy; 💰 Find investors and funding mechanisms through the HOOP matchmaking tool. https://hoop-hub.eu/

🌟 Watch the third webinar of the Urban Circular Bioeconomy Webinar Series! Discover how to overcome barriers and empower financial investments in circular bioeconomy solutions. Learn from the experiences of experts who have provided Project Development Assistance to 8 cities and regions. 📈 Featuring: Miguel Angel Suarez Valdes, CETENMA Jorge Rodrigues de Almeida, RdA Climate Solutions Gain valuable insights on driving financial investments and breaking through obstacles in your city’s journey toward a circular bioeconomy. Watch the video recording now and take your urban sustainability initiatives to the next level! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eEQhkWhZ #CircularBioeconomy #Sustainability #UrbanInnovation

Introducing the Circular Valuation Method by the HOOP Project 🌱 Designed specifically for businesses and public entities, this method offers a streamlined approach to evaluate the financial attractiveness of circular projects. Key Features: ✅ Tailored indicators reflecting circularity & biowaste characteristics. ✅ Comprehensive assessment spanning financial, circularity, environmental, social metrics, and more. ✅ Direct download capability to showcase your project's circular potential. Dive deeper, make informed decisions, and lead the change! 🔗 HOOP Urban Circular Bioeconomy Hub (hoop-hub.eu)

🌟 Tune in for the second episode of the Urban Circular Bioeconomy Webinar Series! 🌍 Discover how your city can enhance its circular bioeconomy performance. In this session, experts share practical tools to assess progress and identify improvement areas, ensuring your city is on the path to sustainability. 📊 Featuring: Marine Viale, Bax Hans Langeveld, Biomass Research B.V. Learn from leading professionals about the latest strategies and methodologies to optimize urban circular bioeconomy initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and drive impactful change in your community. 👉 Watch the video recording here: https://lnkd.in/eju67HNk #CircularBioeconomy #Sustainability #UrbanInnovation

🌆 Urban metabolism Assessment of materials, water, and energy flows in a Lighthouse City/Region. It evaluates inputs, outputs, by-product generation, and reuse, considering technical and socio-economic conditions. Learn more about #bioeconomy with the HOOP Dictionary: https://lnkd.in/ejeEQKd9

The EU Bioeconomy Strategy envisions cities as vital circular bioeconomy hubs, transforming biowaste into safe and sustainable bio-based products. Yet, few cities have initiated circular bio-based economy strategies or projects. In our latest webinar series, experts from the HOOP Project share invaluable insights and best practices to turn urban circular bioeconomy projects into reality. 🌟 Highlights: 🔬 Innovative technologies for bio-product production from biowaste and wastewater. 🏙️ Insights from municipal representatives implementing innovative technologies in their territories. 📢 Featuring: Elisa Gambuzzi, CETENMA Dr. Christoph Baumann, awm Abfallwirtschaftsbetriebe Münster Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field. Watch the video recording now and discover how your city can become a circular bioeconomy hub! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPZcMbQ8 #CircularBioeconomy #Sustainability #Bioeconomy #UrbanInnovation

Curious about the HOOP Network of Cities and Regions? 🤝 It's the bridge connecting cities and regions to revitalize Europe’s urban bioeconomy. It empowers regions and cities to extract valuable resources from urban biowaste and wastewater for bio-based products. What perks does the Network offer? 👁️ Dive into the Urban Circular Bioeconomy Hub 🏷️ Earn the Circularity Label 🛠️ Engage in Knowledge Exchange Activities 💻 Access the Virtual Academy 💬 Participate in HOOP Lunch Talks Why wait? Join HOOP now and stay connected: https://lnkd.in/gifFUepd

🌍 This week, Dr. Ana Mencher Beltrán presented ITENE Industrial Biotechnology Area's contributions to the HOOP Project at the European Congress on Biotechnology (#ECB) in Rotterdam. The #ECB is a major scientific conference in Europe, focusing on the latest advancements and innovations in biotechnology. Organized by the European Federation of Biotechnology, the event brings together researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders to share knowledge, discuss cutting-edge research, and explore collaborations. The congress featured keynote speeches, technical sessions, poster presentations, and exhibitions covering diverse topics such as: 🔹 Medical biotechnology 🔹 Industrial biotechnology 🔹 Environmental biotechnology 🔹 Bioengineering It was an excellent platform for professional networking, fostering scientific exchange, and promoting the growth of biotechnology in Europe and beyond. #ECB2024 #biotechnology #ITENE

🎉 #LIFEBIOBEST has released four guidelines on #biowaste best practices! These guidelines offer municipalities, recycling entities, and technical practitioners essential knowledge to implement or improve their organics management programs. Explore now! 👇