The future circular bioeconomy must be based on the efficient use of raw materials that also supports the use of local resources. Working closely with farmers, other industries, municipalities, and regions, TREASoURcE created circular bioeconomy markets and business models, supported the formation of biobased value chains and explored the possibilities of using urban and rural waste and side streams.
TREASoURcE demonstrated the efficient formation of local value chains that used local resources for biogas and recycled fertilizers, rather than leaving them unused. This included large-scale mapping of raw materials and optimization of logistics. The optimized side and waste stream value chains were supported by a developed digital marketplace, which was also replicated to other project countries.
Promoting market development for bio-streams through a digital marketplace
The TREASoURcE project developed and launched a digital marketplace for biobased by-products and waste streams, KiertoaSuomesta.fi (CircularFinland.fi). The marketplace helps the sellers and the buyers of materials to find each other. The main target groups are companies that produce biobased side streams from agriculture, forestry and food processing, as well as industries that use raw materials and the public sector.
The platform can also be used to list contracting services and for feed trade. KiertoaSuomesta.fi creates new business opportunities for primary producers in a convenient way. Farms are able to generate additional income by selling side streams and industrial operators are provided with new raw materials.
The project cooperated with actors in the circular bioeconomy and collected new opportunities for the sector. Active communication about the possibilities of the sector were carried out to share knowledge about the opportunities.
