Project Coordinator: Pr. Hassan ELBARI
Funding Partners: CNRST- Ibn Tofail University – Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University– Hassan 1St University.
Description:
The university catering sector is one of the largest producers of bio-waste from food. The enormous amount of waste poses a risk to the environment and public health if it is thrown directly into the environment. Anaerobic digestion is a possible solution for the better management of this type of food waste.
Project Objectives:
Design of a pilot prototype for the methanization of organic waste from the university restaurant in Kenitra.
Project beneficiaries: Restaurants
Means necessary for the realization of the project:
- Human resources: Biomass and Biogas Energy Team, Faculty of Sciences Kenitra-Morocco: Professors, Doctors, and PhD Students. Environmental Biotechnology Team, Biotechnology Laboratory, Sidi Mohamed Benabdellah University: Professors, PhD Students and Students.
- Material resources: CSTR Digester and Scientific laboratory equipment.
Project Status: Prototype, Sample
Project Assessment:
- Innovative aspect: A first university-scale digester for waste treatment
- Environmental Impact: Treatment of university restaurant waste, reduction of greenhouse gases and production of renewable energy
- Development prospects: Pilot scale, capacity expansion, diversification of treatment and recovery types
- Sustainability prospects: Provide the university restaurant with a prototype for processing their waste.