WEcircleValley
Circular economy in the bioeconomy in the Weser-Ems region
WEcircleValley is a cross-sectoral centre of expertise for the circular bioeconomy, focusing on agriculture and the food industry in the Weser-Ems region. Its aim is to connect stakeholders across the value chain, initiate innovation projects and put sustainable, circular solutions into practice. The hub brings together business, academia and partners from the field.
Products & topics
- Circular bioeconomy
- Circular economy in agriculture and food
- Utilisation of biogenic waste and by-products
- Sustainable value chains
- Innovation transfer and collaboration
- Business models for circular systems
Industries
- Food industry
- Agriculture
Feedstock
- Agricultural by-products and residues
- By-products and residues from food processing
- Biogenic waste and co-products
Processes
- Database for recording by-products
- Material flow analysis and assessment
- Innovation and transfer initiatives for the processing and reuse of residual materials in the Weser-Ems region
- Development of circular business models
Projects
- Feasibility and pilot projects on waste recovery
- Collaborative projects between industry, start-ups and the research sector
Stakeholders
- Coordination: ECOS GmbH
- Strategic partners: DIL German Institute of Food Technology, seedhouse Accelerator GmbH, Agrotech Valley Forum e.V.
- Lead partner: Osnabrück District
- Other participating districts: Ammerland District, Cloppenburg District, Emsland District, Grafschaft-Bentheim District, Oldenburg District, Vechta District
- Participating companies: Big Dutchman AG, Wernsing Feinkost GmbH, Vogelsang GmbH, & Co. KG, Trocknungswerk Sögel GmbH, DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH, Runden Group GmbH & Co. KG, Leiber GmbH, Elea Technology GmbH, OVOBEST Eiprodukte GmbH & Co. KG
WEcircleValley sees itself as a platform for bringing together stakeholders, expertise and ideas relating to the circular bioeconomy in the Weser-Ems region of Lower Saxony. The focus is on how biogenic resources can be used more efficiently and how material cycles can be closed, particularly in the agricultural and food sectors. The competence hub brings together companies, agricultural businesses, start-ups and academic stakeholders to develop and implement practical solutions.
By identifying suitable waste and by-product streams and developing viable recycling pathways, WEcircleValley contributes to resource conservation, climate protection and regional value creation. Through knowledge transfer and networking, the hub fosters collaboration, initiates innovation projects and strengthens new business models. The aim is to translate a sustainable bioeconomy into marketable applications and to create long-term economic and environmental added value.