REsources from URban BIo-waSte
RES URBIS converts urban bio-waste into bio-based products through integrated biorefineries. Using municipal solid waste, excess sludge from wastewater treatment, garden waste, and food-processing residues, the project produces PHA-based bioplastics, biosolvents, and natural fibres. Pilot demonstrations take place across four European regions – Rome (Italy), Lisbon (Portugal), London (UK), and Athens (Greece) – addressing different waste compositions and management systems. The bioplastics are applied in biodegradable films, packaging, durable goods, and slow-release carbon materials for groundwater remediation. RES URBIS evaluates production efficiency, technical barriers, and market viability, combining territorial and economic analyses to optimize scalable biorefineries and promote sustainable, circular urban bio-waste management across Europe.
Duration: 2017 – 2019
Programme: Horizon 2020
Project ID: 730349
Total Budget: € 3,377,915
Keywords: pilot-scale biorefinery, PHA bioplastics, biodegradable materials, feedstock variability, regulatory framework