Exploring the circular bioeconomy potential in cities. Proactive instruments for implementation by policy makers and stakeholders
The BIOCIRCULARCITIES (BCC) project unlocks the circular economy potential of unexploited bio-based waste streams to accelerate the green transition. For two years, it develops efficient models for managing organic waste such as food, garden, agricultural residues, and forestry by-products. Using a co-creation approach, BCC runs three pilots: Barcelona (bio-waste to biomethane), Naples (agricultural residues to novel food), and Pazardzhik (forestry residues to bioenergy or biochemicals). Partners apply LCA and LCC to assess sustainability, analyze best practices, and propose policy recommendations. A dedicated webtool helps stakeholders identify suitable bio-circular technologies for diverse contexts, fostering replication across the EU and strengthening circular bioeconomy adoption.
Duration: 2021 – 2023
Programme: Horizon 2020; BBI JU
Project ID: 101023516
Total Budget: € 999,894
Keywords: bio-waste, cities, bio-based, circular cities, life cycle thinking, stakeholder engagement, urban bioeconomy