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What exactly are biostimulants, and how can they work wonders for plant growth and sustainability? 🌿 Join us on the blog as we delve into the fascinating world of these biotechnological marvels and uncover their key benefits. https://bit.ly/47Q9aWV

Unlocking the Potential of the Bioeconomy: A MainstreamBIO Project Webinar Series We are thrilled to announce the start of the MainstreamBIO Webinar Series at Munster Technological University, as part of the Horizon Europe-funded MainstreamBIO project. Join us and leading experts to discuss the advances and opportunities within Europe's bioeconomy. 🔸 Webinar Topics: Circular Bioeconomy Foundations Bio-based Solutions for Agriculture Nutrient Recycling Environmental Sustainability in Agriculture Business and Social Innovations Engagement Tools for Bioeconomy Each session is designed to foster insights and promote sustainable practices across various sectors. Don’t miss out on this series of engaging discussions starting next week. https://lnkd.in/dggsNN7Y #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #ProfessionalDevelopment

🚀 New Publication Alert! 🚀 I'm excited to share my latest book chapter, "Nutrient Enriched and Co-Composted Biochar: System Productivity and Environmental Sustainability," now published in Academic Press, Elsevier. This chapter highlights how nutrient-enriched and co-composted biochar can enhance soil health, boost crop yields, and support sustainable agriculture. Key findings include improved nutrient use efficiency, increased carbon sequestration, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Grateful for the support from my co-authors and collaborators. Also, explore more about the publication from the link given below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gVBzjf5r #Biochar #Sustainability #Agriculture #SoilHealth #EnvironmentalScience

Reflecting on an enlightening dialogue at the ORGANIC CONTEMPORARY: REGENERATIVE & DISTRIBUTIVE event during BIOFACH / VIVANESS. Kudos to Nora Taleb and Julian Stock, who orchestrated the discussion using the "fishbowl" method, creating an engaging and inclusive atmosphere. Hearing from inspirational figures like Cherrie Atilano left me genuinely feeling empowered. It was also a pleasure to see Paul Holmbeck, whose insights have consistently resonated with me in many regenerative talks. One of my key takeaways was how organic can learn from the aspirational language and storytelling of regenerative agriculture. "Regenerative" can be more than a buzzword; it has a powerful narrative that can enhance how we communicate our values. It's about weaving a compelling story that captures the imagination and drives action—a narrative that resonates deeply with consumers and farmers alike. I left the event with a renewed appreciation for the potential of organic farming to embrace the inspiration of regenerative and amplify our shared impact. Organic is not just about certification standards; it's about embodying a holistic approach that nurtures both the land and the community. #OrganicContemporary #SustainableFutureLab #Organic #Biofach2024 #Sustainability #RegenerativeAgriculture

🌿 At MINAGRO - Maximize Your Impact, we're driving innovation in biobased co-formulants to support the agricultural sector's shift towards sustainability. Our recent feature on Agro Pages showcases our Sovinol P Range of In-Can Preservatives, seamlessly blending performance requirements with a safer profile suitable for traditional, biobased, and/or organic agrochemicals. This article illustrates Minagro's approach and our 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬. #biobased #greenchemistry #sustainableagriculture

CIRCULAR ECONOMY in GREENHOUSE CULTIVATION From Nov. 28, 2023 to Feb. 4, 2024, Antifemo and ISPAAM CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche) led the project sponsored by the Municipality of Vittoria (Sicily) to implement circular economy best practices in the local greenhouse industry. The territory of Vittoria is home to about 4,000 hectares of horticultural and floristic greenhouses, to which must be added the overlooking greenhouses of the neighboring municipalities of Gela, Acate and Comiso, making this area the highest presence of greenhouses in Italy. Rapid enhanced composting (REC) technology using the NP-bioTech bio-catalytic process has shown amazing results. After only 12 days of the catalytic aerobic process, the mixture, consisting of explanted tomato plants, peppers and tomatoes, was perfectly biostabilized. After 20 days of the process, the presence of pathogens and the level of biostabilization was below the detection limit of the method. NP-bioTech catalytic composting is a viable circular economy solution to appropriate management of agricultural greenhouse waste. #CircularEconomy #NPbioTech #Antifemo

Very Interesting article on green chemistry and coformulants

Scion and our partners are putting biomaterials in action for pearl farming in the Pacific! A promising aquaculture biomaterial trial is currently under way in Tahiti to help the pearl farming industry in French Polynesia become more sustainable. The global plastics crisis is often referred to as a ‘wicked’ problem due to its complex and multifaceted nature. Pacific Island countries contribute less than 1.3 percent of the world’s mismanaged plastics yet are one of the main recipients of plastic pollution, especially through ocean currents. Our Scion team is contributing to the practical application of biomaterials in the pearl farming industry, thanks to a collaborative project with the Université de la Polynésie française (UPF). Recognizing the issue of plastic accumulation in lagoons within the pearl industry, our Scion biomaterials team around Marie-Joo Le Guen, Rob Whitton and Maxime Barbier joined forces with Nabila Mazouni, Margaux Crusot and Tutea R. from the university, and Christophe Delpont from IRD to introduce innovative pearl oyster collectors. This endeavour beautifully merged the realms of materials science with marine biology, showcasing the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and the engagement of industry partner Plastiserd which has manufactured the thousands of collecting plates. Interested to solving plastics challenges with us? Reach out to our Portfolio Leader for Bioproducts and Packaging - Alec Foster #ScionTeam #Innovation #MarineBiology #MaterialsScience #Collaboration #Biomaterials #PearlFarming #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #bioeconomy #circulareconomy #circularbioeconomy #marinescience #manufacturing #designthinking #circulardesign The Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Islands Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) #plastics #science #technology #innovation https://lnkd.in/gtQ2-fD3