Objetivo específico proyecto 27: SO 1.1 (...) Research / Innovation

Action plans by region

Action Plan for the Valencian Community (Spain) Action Plan for the Central Region (Portugal) Action Plan for Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) Action Plan for Occitanie (France)

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E 1.5.1 Report on the Identification of Innovative Initiatives for Phosphorus Management

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of phosphorus recovery and sustainable management initiatives in the SUDOE region, based on the results of a questionnaire completed by organizations from Portugal, Spain, and France, complemented by a document review and targeted web-based research.

The study characterizes the identified projects according to their technology readiness level (TRL), phosphorus sources, recovered products, applications, environmental benefits, and implementation challenges. It also offers an overview of the current state of innovation in phosphorus recovery across the region, highlighting opportunities to strengthen the circular economy, enhance resource security, and promote environmental sustainability.

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E 1.3.1 Report on the Economic, Social and Environmental Assessment of P

This report presents an integrated assessment of the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of the phosphorus cycle in the SUDOE region. The analysis combines Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), territorial emissions data, and stakeholder consultations to characterize the current phosphorus management model and establish a baseline against which future recovery solutions can be evaluated.

The results show that the current system generates significant environmental pressures (2.53 billion kg CO₂ eq associated with fertilizer supply and 14.8 kt P/year released through wastewater treatment plant emissions), economic vulnerabilities arising from external dependency and price volatility (approximately €1.849 billion per year), and social barriers related to trust, information gaps, and the perceived viability of recovered phosphorus products.

The report identifies opportunities to move towards a more circular phosphorus management model through phosphorus recovery in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), agricultural optimization practices, and communication strategies tailored to different stakeholder groups. It provides a solid foundation for the subsequent phases of the ENDORSE project.

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