For the second consecutive year, the I-ReWater project participated in BIOCULTURA A Coruña, one of the leading fairs in the fields of sustainability, organic production, and ecotourism. This participation was made possible through an invitation from project partner Lutega, with whom the consortium collaborates on the #GaliciaHopPilot, located within the Mariñas Coruñesas Biosphere Reserve. On the afternoon of Friday, March 6, activities were organised for all audiences.
Attending the event for a second year enabled the I-ReWater consortium to further strengthen a platform for dissemination, education, and social engagement, complementing and enhancing the technical results of the project.
The activities carried out in collaboration with partner Lutega reinforced a participatory and accessible approach to research, extending its impact beyond technical and institutional circles to reach a broader and more diverse audience. This included technical professionals, farmers, and environmentally conscious consumers, all engaged with innovative environmental practices—particularly a sustainable agricultural model that integrates efficient water use, especially reclaimed water.
In particular, the presentation by the project coordinator, Javier J. Cancela, the hedonic tasting of experimental beers, and the children’s workshop on reclaimed water within the #GaliciaHopPilot (Bergondo, Galicia, Spain) helped to communicate complex concepts more effectively and raised awareness about the sustainable practices being implemented through this applied research.
The consortium would also like to express its gratitude to its partner, the Lutega cooperative, and especially to its manager, Belén Matilla Cortés, for the invitation to participate in BIOCULTURA A Coruña. Special thanks are also extended to the Mariñas Coruñesas e Terras do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve, of which Lutega is a member, for hosting them at their stand.
