FertiCovery
Case Studies

FertiCovery aims to deliver 25 case studies that showcase sustainable solutions for producing bio-based fertilisers across Europe. 

Case Studies

These examples will highlight the types of waste used, the technologies involved, and the efficiency of the fertilisers produced. They will also analyse challenges, costs, logistics, and regulatory issues to provide a clear picture of what works and what can be improved.

By showcasing successful systems and addressing barriers to their wider adoption, the project will help reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and support a cleaner, more sustainable future for agriculture. This effort will serve as a key step toward creating a circular economy and reducing the environmental impact of fertiliser production and use.

List of 25 nutrient recovery and bio-based fertiliser technologies

Turning Organic Waste into Energy and Compost: the process The system integrates anaerobic digestion and tunnel composting in several steps: Collection and inspection of biowaste from municipal separate collection (household bio-bins), including food scraps, garden waste and other biodegradable materials, as well as organic biogenic waste from small businesses. Feedstock quality requirements are applied before […]

This technology combines anaerobic digestion (AD) with tunnel composting to recover value from municipal biowaste. Organic waste from households, small businesses and the hospitality sector can be transformed into biogas and nutrient-rich compost, supporting circular waste management and sustainable agriculture. Biowaste is first treated in an anaerobic digestion process to produce biogas, and the remaining material is then composted in controlled tunnels. The process ensures hygienisation, stabilisation and the recovery of nutrients that can be returned to the soil as compost.

This technology combines anaerobic digestion (AD) with tunnel composting to recover value from municipal biowaste. Organic waste from households, small businesses and the hospitality sector can be transformed into biogas and nutrient-rich compost, supporting circular waste management and sustainable agriculture. Biowaste is first treated in an anaerobic digestion process to produce biogas, and the remaining […]