Did you know that the organic waste we discard every day (like farm/food waste) can be transformed into the biodegradable plastic of tomorrow? Our research is making this a reality by turning agricultural leftovers into high-value biopolymers, which will eventually degrade and turn back to the soil. The future of science is circular, and it starts here!
Imagine a world where your protein shakes or the coatings on your packaging are made from tomato waste, or where your skincare cream is enriched with natural antioxidants recovered from brewer’s spent grain.
Have you ever wondered what became of the seeds and peels of tomatoes when you were shopping for tomato sauce?
How AgriLoop turns expert interviews into practical decisions–using a multi-round Delphi approach.
How Belgian potato waste becomes high-value protein
For decades, plastic has been the unseen engine of our global food system. It boosts yields in the form of mulch films, protects food in packaging, and enables new technologies like precision farming and vertical agriculture. It promised—and delivered—short-term gains in productivity and food safety.
Three years into the project, this blog post takes stock of our journey so far. It highlights the main activities carried out, key achievements, and lessons learned, while reflecting on how the project has evolved and the impact generated to date.
My name is Tatiana Coutand and I’m a second-year PhD student at the University of Montpellier. Our team’s mission is to develop sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics, specifically for the agriculture and agri-food sectors, to help promote a circular economy…