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Reuse of food waste in new food products and utilize livestock waste for energy production
Published on 13 April 2021
Greece
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About this good practice
Tsakiris Family is one of the largest companies for egg production in Greece. It was founded in 1963 in Neohorouda, Thessaloniki and it has extended its investments in special breeding (organic farming, free-range, Omega -3 eggs) and breakfast cereals.
The company has adopted Circular Economy actions to eliminate livestock and food waste generated in their facilities. More specifically, the livestock waste are used as raw material for energy production utilising the generated biogas. Furthermore, the remaining biomass is used as fertiliser in the company owned agricultural crops.
In addition, the eggs after their expiration date are not disposed to sanitary landfill, but are sold instead to another company to generate new products after specific treatment.
The company has adopted Circular Economy actions to eliminate livestock and food waste generated in their facilities. More specifically, the livestock waste are used as raw material for energy production utilising the generated biogas. Furthermore, the remaining biomass is used as fertiliser in the company owned agricultural crops.
In addition, the eggs after their expiration date are not disposed to sanitary landfill, but are sold instead to another company to generate new products after specific treatment.
Resources needed
No resources needed.
Evidence of success
Reduction of food and livestock waste for final disposal and energy production from biomass.
Potential for learning or transfer
Poultry farms in Greece are eager to adopt circular economy actions.
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Organisation
Tsakiris Family
Greece
Kentriki Makedonia
Contact
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