2021 Benefitting Society - Széchenyi István University of Gyor - Hungary

2021 Benefitting Society - Széchenyi István University of Győr - Hungary

Circular economy for more nutritious cereal grains

This project develops new complex compounds to produce higher quality, nutrient-rich cereal grains, and baked goods with reduced additives. Following the principles of circular economy, we use waste products from agriculture and industry to develop new compounds and methods of fertilization and for pesticide, carried out at different phenological phases to achieve better results. 

We reuse materials previously discarded as waste from sunflower-oil factories and vineries, as well as industrial waste rich in iron, zinc, copper, manganese, etc. Our new carbohydrate-based compounds can deliver nutrients more efficiently to the plant, increasing the quality of food products. The reuse of waste materials reduces the need for exploitative, non-sustainable sourcing of fertilizer products. Additionally, these compounds also are better retained in the soil, consequently improving the quality of local water resources.  

Circular economy for sustainable fertilization and higher quality, more nutritious grains. Our innovative compounds improve the health of the soil, the cereal grains, and people. 

Top 3 learnings:

1. All waste can be made into a valuable resource again.
2. Science can and should put more emphasis on developing circular solutions, finding methods to utilize waste.
3. Circular economy can also improve the health of the soil, the cereal grains, and people. 

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