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Hedychium gardnerianum fibers and enhancement of endogenous products
- Ref.º ACORES-01-0247-FEDER-000011
- Regional research project
- From 2018 to 2021
Summary
This project contributes to the reduction of the use of disposable plastic. Supported in the most recent theories of the Circular Economy, the valorization of an invasive plant as, will allow to reduce the cost of weed control using the plant waste in the design of products of disposable use, closing the cycle and returning to the earth like organic fertilizer.
Funding Institution
PO Azores 2020
Partners
Universidade dos Açores / Fundação Gaspar Frutuoso
Associação Agrícola de S. Miguel
Project Coordinator
- Maria Helena Vasconcelos