The Was2Grow project addresses the challenges of green transition and sustainable economy. Its goal is to transform traditional agriculture into an advanced field by efficiently utilizing waste resources. Innovative hydroponic substrates based on bio-waste have the potential to be a “game changer” for the industry. In addition to reducing negative environmental impact, using bio-waste enables cost-effectiveness, self-sufficiency, and nutrient recycling.
The project aligns with the principles of circular bioeconomy and sustainable development.
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- Workshop “Innovative Bio-Waste-Based Substrates” Presented at the Science Festival
As part of the Science Festival, held from May 5 to 10, 2025, at the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum in Zagreb, Prof. Gabrijel Ondrašek, PhD and Jelena Horvatinec, PhD presented the latest research findings from the Was2Grow project. During the educational workshop titled “Innovative Bio-Waste-Based Substrates”, visitors had the opportunity to learn about sustainable solutions …
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Organized by the Croatian Association of Innovators and supported by the City of Zadar and the University of Zadar, the 23rd International Innovation Exhibition ARCA 2025 and the 16th International Fair of Innovations in Agriculture, Food Industry and Agricultural Mechanization – AGRO ARCA 2025 were held from May 15 to 17, 2025, at the Višnjik …
Continue reading Bronze Medal at the International Innovation Exhibition - Presentation of the Was2Grow project at the 4th MUZZA Science Week
University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture participated in the 4th MUZZA Science Week, held from April 12 to 14, 2025, during which the Was2Grow project was presented. Through interactive activities, visitors were introduced to the project’s objectives, current results, and the potential of various types of biowaste within a circular economy model. The dissemination of …
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Eko Lika GREENNovation is a leading center for the production of organic fertilizers from raw sheep’s wool, recognized at both national and regional levels. - FEMA d.o.o. in EKO ZONA show
On 26 March 2025, the HRT programme EKO ZONA reported on the activities of FEMA d.o.o. In a brief segment, Dragica Jerkov highlighted the issue of the long-term decomposition of sheep’s wool in nature and explained how innovative technologies are transforming raw sheep’s wool into eco-friendly fertiliser and repellent. The company’s active involvement in the …
Continue reading FEMA d.o.o. in EKO ZONA show - Specialist Conference “Hrvatsko povrće”
Prof Gabrijel Ondrašek, PhD and Assoc Prof Monika Zovko, PhD, participated in the 8th Specialist Conference on Vegetable Production “Hrvatsko povrće”, held from December 11 to 13, 2024, in Tuheljske Toplice. During the introductory lecture of the Vegetable Irrigation – System Selection and Technological Possibilities section, innovations in hydroponic cultivation substrates, as part of the …
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