AREFLH is a partner on the WASTE4SOIL project “Turning food waste into sustainable soil improvers for better soil health and improved food system”. It aims at developing applicable recycling technical pathways to transform Food Processing Residues (FPR) into improvers, through a circular, system, and multi-actor approach. All food chain actors are involved at the regional level, thereby closing specific loops (nutrients, organic matter, water).
LAB University of Applied Sciences, partner of the project published a new article in Vilnius Tech entitled “Public perception of sustainable biofertilizers from food processing residues.” It examines how citizens perceive biofertilizers and soil improvers made from food processing residues, a crucial step toward achieving sustainable and circular food systems.
Based on a survey of over 1,000 participants across Finland , key findings include:
- Strong interest in the ecological benefits of biofertilizers
- Concerns about chemical content and long-term soil impacts
- Opportunities to shape business models and policies that match public expectations
These insights underscore the significance of social acceptance and citizen trust in fostering innovative agricultural solutions. They will guide the Waste4Soil Project in developing sustainable, safe, and publicly supported bio-based products.
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This project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement Nr. 101112708.
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