The Spanish agri-food sector is taking a central role in the uptake of the circular economy, by reusing raw materials and reducing waste in both agriculture and food production.
The concept that every kind of waste, from crop to industrial waste, can have an added value and help improve economic environmental and social sustainability, is gaining popularity among Spanish farmers, in particular.
EURACTIV’s partner EFEAGRO reports on the latest development in Spain’s race to a circular economy.
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Spanish businesses rising to the challenge of circular economy creation
Research in the food industry to achieve a circular economy is resulting in new composites, flavours and aromas from the same resources from which basic products such as wine, milk or fish are obtained. EURACTIV’s partner EFEAGRO reports.
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From yachts to biofuel, how Spanish farmers are embracing circular economy
The concept of the circular economy is gaining popularity among Spanish farmers, who are finding innovative ways to give new life to waste products and create an agricultural system based on reusing raw materials and reducing waste. EURACTIV's partner EFEAGRO reports.
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Spain’s circular economy says ‘adiós’ to countryside and city waste
The common goal of Spain’s circular economy implemented both at city and countryside level is to reuse waste, yet local agri-food companies and organisations are aware that this model needs to be adopted gradually in the sector. EURACTIV's partner Efe Agro reports.