The Biocircularcities project offers guidelines to replicate sustainable bio-waste management strategies across three pilot regions: Barcelona (municipal organic waste), Naples (agro-industrial organic waste), and Pazardzhik (forestry residues). Accessible via the BCC Webtool, the guidelines support public authorities and private actors in selecting appropriate technologies for bio-waste valorisation, accounting for local socio-economic, political, and environmental contexts.
The report defines principles, contextual values, and parameters for designing biocircular value chains, aiming to align local practices with European circular economy and bio-waste targets while minimizing environmental impacts and ensuring economic feasibility. Key drivers for successful implementation include up-to-date policy frameworks, sustainable consumption, cross-sector cooperation, a skilled workforce, resource management, funding, and support for the circular transition. Nearly 30 decision-making criteria cover environmental performance, product value, market competitiveness, social acceptance, and policy incentives, guiding stakeholders toward the most suitable bio-circular pathways for each waste type and context.
The report underpins the BCC Webtool, providing a structured evaluation of feedstock properties (composition, contaminants, availability) and technological options, considering efficiency, process constraints, and regulatory compliance.
Publication year: 2023
Language: EN
Published by: Biocircularcities (BCC)
Keywords: circular bioeconomy, bio-waste management, agro-industrial organic waste, forestry residues, value chains, bio-circular technologies, sustainable transition, webtool, decision-making criteria
