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    Supported by the European Union's LIFE Programme

    Maximising opportunities for a circular approach for the sustainable management of olive pomace via optimal insect farming.

    OLIFE Cycle has been financed with the support of the European Union's LIFE Program, which promotes projects throughout the continent to contribute to the preservation of the environment and the adoption of more sustainable production models.

    Circular Bioeconomy Project with BSF

    At Dapibus, we have been chosen to participate in the LIFE program, an initiative that promotes innovative solutions to address environmental challenges in Europe.
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    Our commitment to sustainability

    Thanks to the confidence of this grant, we have initiated a pioneering project focused on the production of protein, fat and fertilizer using Black Soldier Larvae in an industrial plant designed for the fattening and processing of insects through alperujo.
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    A sustainable alternative to wastewater treatment: total circularity

    The alperujo presents significant ecological challenges due to its large volume, difficult handling and rapid fermentation rate.

    The Black Soldier Larva

    At Dapibus, we have developed a circular and sustainable solution to biodigest alperujo with BSF Larva. This is capable of transforming this by-product into high value-added products.
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    Project Objectives

    The main objective of this project, supported by the European Union under the LIFE program, is to demonstrate on an industrial scale the viability of this system as an effective solution to reduce the environmental impact of alperujo.

    Through the installation of our biotransformation center, we seek not only to take advantage of this by-product, but also to minimize its environmental impact and contribute to the creation of a more circular agri-food system.

     

     

     

    Project Details

    Programme: LIFE

    Budget: €7,352,422 

    Duration: October 2023 – September 2026

    Coordinated by DAPIBUS

    In collaboration with

    Environmental and Economic Benefits

    1

    Mitigate agro-industrial waste

    By using olive pomace as a food source for the larvae, we significantly reduce the accumulation of this byproduct and its harmful effects on the environment.
    2

    Sustainable ingredient production

    Insect meal and its derivatives provide more eco-friendly alternatives to traditional sources of protein and fat for animal feed.
    3

    Closing the loop in the bioeconomy

    We provide an environmentally responsible alternative for utilizing alperujo, contributing to the development of the circular bioeconomy.

    OLIFECycle in numbers

    10,000
    >3,000
    0%
    annual tons of olive pomace will be treated in Dapibus' facilities
    annual tons of value-added products will be generated, including protein flour, fat and organic fertilizer
    zero waste generated

    Imagine an agri-food industry where waste is no longer a problem, but a solution.

    Disclaimer. Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.