A'propos – sustainable algal proteins produced on potato and other controlled agri-food streams
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- Projektleiter/in : Dominik Refardt
- Stellv. Projektleiter/in : Sophia Egloff
- Projektteam : Michelle Neugebauer, Nathalie Pfister
- Projektstatus : laufend
- Drittmittelgeber : Bund (Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Agroscope)
- Kontaktperson : Dominik Refardt
Beschreibung
The supply of proteins for animal feed applications in Switzerland relies mainly on the import of soybean cake. Besides being an economical risk, this practice implies a shared responsibility for the associated environmental burdens. Protein-rich algae cultivated in non-arable soils with low water requirements and zero fertilizer waste is a sustainable substitute for soya. By sourcing the fertilizers on agri-food streams we provide a complete water treatment and enable new markets.