This webinar, organised by the Universidade of Santiago de Compostela (USC), presents practical tools and methods for the design and evaluation of biorefineries.
Past events
8th May 2026: PHA extraction webinar
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) represent one of the most promising classes of bio‑based and biodegradable polymers, yet their widespread use is still hindered by high production costs. Join our webinar on 8th May to see how researchers in the AgriLoop project are tackling this bottleneck by exploring novel extraction techniques.
March 17th 2026: Frugal design of biopolyester-based materials as alternatives to conventional plastics
This webinar brings together researchers from across Europe to explore cutting-edge developments in the frugal design of biobased materials — turning agricultural residues such as fruit pomace, tomato peels and peanut shells into high-value products.
December 10th 2025: From petri dish to pilot plant – Industry lessons for navigating the scale-up of biorefineries
This workshop brings together companies from across Europe to discuss the hurdles of setting up a pilot-scale biorefinery for the valorization of agri-food waste.
November 17-18th 2025: Sustainability Assessment and Life Cycle Thinking Workshop
Join us for a two-day in-person workshop at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) focusing on Sustainability Assessment and Life Cycle Thinking.
The workshop will explore methods such as the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Material Flow Analysis (MFA), and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM).
November 6th 2025: Technical open day – biodegradable mulch films
On the agenda: practical insights and presentation of technical performance for biodegradable mulch films (agronomic results, opinions of local residents, environmental impact and residues).
October 23rd 2025: Novel proteins from side streams for a more sustainable food system
This webinar brings together leading researchers from China and the EU to explore innovative approaches to sustainable protein production. You’ll discover how cutting-edge biotechnology is transforming agricultural and industrial waste streams into valuable protein sources for food, feed, and biomaterials.
October 16th 2025: Characterization of extracts: Why does it matter in the circular biorefinery approach?
Join us for an insightful exploration of extraction and characterization techniques in circular biorefinery approaches. This webinar brings together leading researchers from Europe and China to discuss cutting-edge methods for analyzing biomolecules, peptides, dietary fibers, and polyesters recovered from agricultural waste streams.
Agriloop’s Executive Committee convenes in Ghent
2 September 2025—The Agriloop Executive Committee (ExCom) came together on September 2nd in Ghent, Belgium. A notable highlight of the event was the in-person participation of our Chinese research colleagues, building on the strong collaborative foundations established at the project’s 2nd Annual Meeting in Chengdu, China, earlier in the year.
3rd-4th July 2025: Tools and methods for biorefinery design and evaluation (in-person training)
Join our practical training school organized by the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and the Agricultural Cooperatives Federation of Catalonia (FCAC). The program includes expert talks and discussions on key challenges in agrifood waste and biomass valorization, offering a structured approach to decision-making in biorefinery design.