Bioresource recovery centres - EU technology scan, site visits, and case studies

This project involved an analysis of the EU’s bioresources recovery technologies, with a focus on those showcased at the IFAT trade fair and through processing plant site visits. Technologies including anaerobic digestion for biogas production, nutrient recovery processes, and the recovery of food-grade bioCO2 from biogas were compared against current practices in the Australian red meat processing industry. 

The research tour highlighted opportunities for technology transfer and adaptation, with potential benefits including reduced waste, lower energy consumption, and new revenue streams for renewable energy and recycled by-products. 

A webinar for the project was held on 19 September 2024 which also included some EU case studies and can be viewed here.