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Biotechnology for a Sustainable Bio-economy.
Description/achievement of initiative

The objective of this engagement is three-fold. First, will be the identification of waste streams from agriculture such as low-value waste biomass. The second phase will consist of identifying renewable bioprocesses to convert waste biomass to high-value speciality chemicals and the application of biotechnology in industrial processes to reduce waste. The final phase of the study will assess the environmental impact of the technology by looking at key environmental indicators. In addition, the project will also look into novel business models for a circular economy.

Implementation methodologies

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

Stratazyme
Progress reports
Goal 12
12.2 - By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
12.5 - By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
12.a - Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
August 2017
Identify novel biotechnological processes to convert biomass feed-stock into high value speciality chemicals.
July 2017
Identification of waste biomass from agriculture and other waste streams in developing and developed countries (OECD countries) that can be utilised for value-creation.
September 2017
Assess the potential environmental and economical impact of incorporating above technology.
Staff / Technical expertise
Employment of technical staff with an expertise in biotechnology.

Basic information
Time-frame: July 2017 - October 2017
Website
Partners
Stratazyme
Countries
Contact information
Syed Ahmed, Mr, s.ahmed@stratazyme.co.uk
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