The Mediterranean Agrofood Competence Center (MACC) actively participated on May 29, 2025, in the international conference “Industrial & Hazardous Waste Management”, presenting innovative approaches to the circular economy in the agri-food sector.
Professor Emmanouil Koudoumas, Scientific Director of MACC, represented the Center at the special thematic workshop titled:
SPECIAL WORKSHOP 4: CIRCULAR SYSTEMIC SOLUTIONS IN ACTION — TRANSFORMING CRETE INTO A CIRCULAR REGION
In his presentation, titled:
“Establishing a regional-scope sustainable Circular Systemic Solutions on the island of Crete within the agricultural, livestock production and food processing value chains”,
he shared MACC’s vision and initiatives for creating a sustainable circular system in Crete, focusing on the value chains of agriculture, livestock, and food processing.
As part of the conference, the CSSBoost Greek Pilot Workshop also took place — an event linked to the European project:
“CSSBoost – Boosting Circular Systemic Solutions through Virtual Regional Circular Economy Spaces”
(Acronym: CSSBoost | Project Number: 101135275)
The CSSBoost project, co-funded 70% by the European Union and 30% by own resources, aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and circular economy at local and regional levels through the development and implementation of digital tools and platforms that support circular economy solutions, with a particular focus on the agri-food sector.
MACC leads the Greek pilot project, which focuses on the valorization of by-products from agriculture, livestock, and food processing, aiming to create an integrated circular system in Crete. Through the application of digital tools and collaboration with research institutions and industrial partners, the project seeks to enhance sustainability and innovation in the agri-food sector.
MACC’s participation in these international scientific and innovation initiatives highlights its pivotal role in advancing the circular economy in Crete and more broadly across Europe.
For more information:
🌐 https://cssboost-project.eu/
📍 Mediterranean Agrofood Competence Center – MACC