Biofairnet - Hotspots and Value Chains

Why Hotspots and Value Chains Matter for Sustainability

To build a sustainable bio-circular economy, we need to focus on the most critical areas of impact. That’s where hotspots and value chains come in!

  • Hotspots: These are key regions with high GHG emissions, resource-intensive practices, or waste management issues.
  • Value Chains: These cover the entire lifecycle of a product—from raw material extraction to waste disposal—ensuring sustainability at every stage.

BioFairNet’s Approach:

  • Identifying hotspots where sustainable transitions can have the biggest impact.
  • Rethinking value chains to integrate circular economy principles.
  • Developing digital tools for industries to reduce emissions and adopt greener practices.

Pilot locations:

  • Lesvos, Greece – Agricultural waste and biomass management
  • Réunion Island – Transitioning coal plants to biomass energy
  • Nova Scotia & Quebec – Supporting family farming and mining cooperatives
  • Kenya – Sustainable dairy and coffee value chains

By addressing these challenges, BioFairNet is paving the way for a greener future!

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BioFairNet’s participation in the ZeroPM Summer School in Lesvos created an opportunity to connect with other Horizon Europe initiatives working on pollution prevention, regional bioeconomy and safe resource use. Discussions with the ZeroPM consortium and the RIBES project highlighted shared priorities and concrete areas for collaboration.
In June 2026, BioFairNet contributed to the ZeroPM Summer School in Mytilene, Lesvos, hosted by the Department of Environment of the University of the Aegean. The three-day event brought together researchers, students and policy-oriented actors working on persistent and mobile substances, including PFAS. It created a focused setting to connect scientific knowledge, policy development and technical solutions addressing emerging pollution challenges.
On 25 June (11:00–11:45 CET), BioFairNet invites stakeholders to join a dynamic hybrid event exploring how bioeconomy and circular approaches can drive Europe’s sustainable transition.