Converting agri-food waste into biomolecules with agricultural applications: Strategic by-product screening tests

Stéphane Godbout

Researcher, P.Eng., agr., Ph.D.

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Description

The aim of this work is to bring IRDA’s agri-environmental expertise to bear on the challenges associated with the conversion of agri-food waste into biomolecules with potential agricultural applications. Its main objective is to perform screening tests on agri-food waste to determine its suitability for use in agriculture.

Objective(s)

  • Conduct screening tests on different types of agri-food waste to determine their suitability for use in agricultural applications

From 2018 to 2019

Project duration

Waste conversion

Service

The municipal sector will benefit from IRDA’s expertise to repurpose its residual materials.

Partner

INRS

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