Waste management presents an increasingly critical global challenge, marked by the continual rise in the number of landfills. Recognizing that waste often contains valuable raw materials suitable for recycling, the primary objective of the WAS2GROW project is to develop and validate in the laboratory innovative technologies for producing three types of hydroponic substrates (plug, cube, and plate) derived from industrial, agricultural, and household bio-waste, which will potentially be patented. These substrates will be optimized for the cultivation of agricultural crops at various growth stages.

WAS2GROW aligns with the principles of the circular bioeconomy and supports the European Union’s strategic objectives in waste and energy management. This initiative aims to reduce overall waste and the number of landfills while enhancing waste treatment standards, ultimately transforming waste into smart, sustainable innovations for food production. The value of the project is over 1.026.708,17 EUR.

Partners: Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, FEMA d.o.o., Mendel University, Brno, Czech Republic, Envirodual, Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia

Funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU – The Recovery and Resilience Facility