wastetotaste – WASTETOTASTE

WASTE2TASTE

A thorough product development process and a viable business model
that is cost-effective, marketable and meets consumer preferences.

Transforming Marine Waste into Sustainable Value: Harnessing Innovation for Health, Environmental Sustainability, and Economic Growth

WASTE2TASTE aims to revolutionize the way we utilize marine by-products and underused species, turning waste into high-value, eco-friendly products that support human health and protect marine ecosystems. Through cutting-edge technologies, the project seeks to drive sustainable development in the blue economy, while fostering environmental conservation and economic opportunities.

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The WASTE2TASTE project addresses the problem of post-harvest fish losses (PHFL) and underutilized fishery by-catch species, which contribute to environmental waste and biodiversity decline.

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Funding Call: SBEP – Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) is an EU initiative aimed at fostering innovation and sustainable practices within the blue economy, which encompasses industries and sectors dependent on marine and aquatic resources.

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Funding Call: Xjenza – the malta council for Science and technology

Xjenza contributes to WASTE2TASTE by utilizing its expertise in marine biotechnology to drive innovative solutions for converting marine by-products into valuable, sustainable products, ensuring alignment with the project’s environmental and economic goals.

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Project objectives

Sustainable Bioprocess Development
Create scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly processes for extracting collagen, chitin, and fish oil from marine resources.

Valorization of Marine Biomass
Exploit discarded marine biomass (e.g., underused by-catch, fish by-products) to develop high-value, marketable products for food applications.

Bioactive Compounds for Functional Food
Develop bioactive hydrolysates and other compounds for use as functional ingredients targeting health issues such as exercise performance and obesity.

Consumer-Oriented Product Development
Ensure the final products, such as snack bars, meet consumer preferences for health and sustainability while maintaining nutritional quality and safety.

Environmental and Economic Impact
Contribute to reducing marine waste and fostering sustainable economic growth by advancing from lab-scale to commercial-scale production and aligning with EU sustainability targets.