We are excited to invite you to the HOOP/FER-PLAY Study Tour, taking place on January 27th and 28th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Porto, Portugal. Hosted by LIPOR, this event promises an engaging exploration of biowaste management strategies and innovative circular economy practices. Interactive discussions, including a round table on bioproduct acceptance, and site visits to facilities such as the CVO composting plant and LIPOR’s Experimentation Centre, will offer valuable learning and networking opportunities.
This study tour not only highlights sustainable waste management solutions but also fosters collaboration among stakeholders dedicated to advancing circular biowaste economies. Secure your place today and join us in shaping the future of sustainable resource use!
Day 1 – LIPOR, Baguim do Monte
| 12:00 | Walk in the Adventure Park (old landfill) – optional, with specific registration |
| 13:00 | Lunch – optional, with specific registration |
| 14:00 | Welcome and Registration |
| 14:15 | SESSION 1- LIPOR & HOOP LIPOR biowaste strategy Innovation in Coffee and Green Waste Management: Obtaining High-Value Products (ITENE) – Open discussion Valorisation of compost refuse into biochar for agriculture uses (CETENMA) Managing nutrient excess: from troubles to fertilisers through an open market consultation (CETENMA) – Open discussion |
| 15:25 | Coffee break |
| 15:45 | SESSION 2- Round table: Circular fertilisers acceptance (with Nutrimais clients and FER-PLAY) |
| 17:00 | Visit to CVO (composting plant) |
| 18:00 | Transport to Porto |
| 20:00 | Dinner (Location TBC) |
Day 2 – Visits outside LIPOR
| 08:30 | Departure from meeting point (TBC, according to hotels) |
| 09:30 | Visit to Small-scale AD plant (Póvoa de Varzim) |
| 10:15 | Coffee-break |
| 10:30 | Visit to Green Waste Composting Park (Póvoa de Varzim) |
| 11:45 | Visit to CEL (LIPOR’s Experimentation Centre) |
| 12:30 | Lunch at LIPOR |
| 14:00 | Departure |
| 14:30 | Visit to community composting site (Porto) |
| 15:30 | Separate collection in the Historic District (Porto) |
| 16:30 | Closing remarks (location TBC) |
Registration
If you are a HOOP Member Organisation please register via this link till January 17, 2025. Please note that places are limited and registration may close earlier.
If your organisation is not a HOOP member but you are interested in attending this event, please contact us at bc@acrplus.org.
