Biobased fertilisers from fishery side-streams: an environmentally friendly alternative to mineral fertilisers?
ReLEAF partners FiBL and ISQ have published a new study examining whether bio-based fertilisers produced from fishery side-streams can provide an environmentally preferable alternative to mineral fertilisers. The study assessed three fertilisers made from different fishery residues: pellets produced from fish sludge, a solid fertiliser made from fish frames and heads, and a liquid fertiliser derived from fish viscera. Their environmental impacts were compared with those of mineral fertilisers using Life Cycle […]
ReLEAF presented at the Romanian Water Forum 2026
ReLEAF was recently presented at the Romanian Water Forum 2026 in Bucharest, one of the region’s key events dedicated to water management, environmental innovation, and sustainable resource use. During the event, Dr. Oscar Prado from our partner AERIS Tecnologías Ambientales introduced the project’s objectives and ongoing activities, highlighting how ReLEAF is working to transform organic waste streams into bio-based fertilisers and other valuable products […]
ReLEAF consortium meets in Wageningen for biannual partner meeting
The ReLEAF Project EU consortium gathered in Wageningen, The Netherlands, on 12 and 13 May for its biannual partner meeting. Hosted by EFFoST, the meeting brought together project partners to review progress, discuss ongoing challenges, and plan the next stages of the project. Over the course of the two-day meeting, partners presented updates and results from across the […]
ReLEAF x LANDFEED joint session on resource recovery at ESNI-NERM 2026
The ESNI-NERM 2026 Conference took place in April 2026, bringing together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and practitioners working on nutrient management and circular bioeconomy solutions. The event provided a platform to exchange knowledge, share research results, and discuss innovative approaches to improving nutrient use efficiency and sustainability across food and agricultural systems. As part of the programme, ReLEAF together with […]
ReLEAF presented bio-based solutions at CBE JU Stakeholder Forum
ReLEAF was recently represented at the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum in Brussels, an important event bringing together stakeholders to discuss progress and opportunities in the circular bio-based economy across Europe. The project was represented by Leitat, the project coordinator. The forum provided an opportunity to engage with the wider CBE JU community and exchange insights on innovative bio-based solutions. […]
ReLEAF and AgriNext host co-creation sessions on circular nutrient systems in Slovenia
ReLEAF, in collaboration with AgriNext, recently held a series of co-creation sessions at BC Naklo in Slovenia, bringing together students and educators to explore the transition towards more circular and sustainable nutrient systems. Facilitated by EFFoST, with support from BC Naklo, the sessions combined hands-on learning with participatory design methods to address key challenges in the adoption of bio-based fertilisers. […]
ReLEAF pilot in Vienna explores how food waste can become bio-based fertiliser
As part of the ReLEAF project, partner AERIS has recently installed a pilot bioreactor at the project’s technical demonstration site in Vienna, the Kleine Stadtfarm. The installation marks an important step in testing how locally generated food waste can be transformed into bio-based fertilisers directly where it is produced. The bioreactor, developed by AERIS, will be used to test a process based on solid-state fermentation […]
Exploring circular agriculture: ReLEAF workshop connects students with sustainable innovation
On 17 December 2025, the second ReLEAF Citizen Science Workshop took place at the Tecnopackaging Innovation Hub in Zaragoza, Spain. The event brought together second-year higher-grade students of Mechanical Manufacturing Design from I.E.S. Virgen del Pilar, aged between 20 and 27, for an interactive session exploring innovation in sustainable agriculture. The workshop introduced students to the objectives of the project, highlighting its […]
ReLEAF Citizen Science Workshop brings circular food systems to life at Kleine Stadt Farm in Austria
In December, ReLEAF project partner Alchemia-nova organised a hands-on citizen science workshop on sustainable agriculture, soil health, and circular food systems at Kleine Stadt Farm in Vienna. The event was brought together participants from the general public, including students, lecturers, and urban gardeners. The workshop introduced participants to key concepts of sustainable and regenerative agriculture, with a focus on how locally generated bio-waste […]
ReLEAF Wins Best Poster Presentation During Microbiotec 2025
Between the 4th and 6th of December, ReLEAF partner NOVA.ID participated in the Microbiotec congress, an event dedicated to exploring the innovations and challenges of microbiology and biotechnology research. During the event, NOVA.ID presented work developed within ReLEAF Work Package 1 through a poster focusing on the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from fruit residues and nutrient-exhausted sewage sludge. The poster highlighted how agri-food and urban waste streams can […]