Solutions Database

Solutions Database

This database compiles companies, research institutions, and other solution providers from across the world who can provide the technical expertise to help your city develop more sustainably. Oftentimes cities may wish to carry out sustainable projects, but lack specific knowledge or capacity. The listed solution providers have experience in supporting cities and regions to achieve their sustainability goals.

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Solution Information

Solution Title

VALORLACT - Full use of the whey produced by the dairy industry

Solution Title (in English)

Sectors

Production of food, Waste management, Waste recycling

Markets

Food industry

Description

The objective of the VALORLACT project was to formulate an Action Plan and demonstrate an innovative methodology for the recovery of whey, a by-product of the dairy sector, and its transformation into new food products, animal feed and biogas. The aim was to design a collection and processing system for whey that involves a sufficient number of Basque dairies to make one or more processing plants economically viable. The project expected to contribute to improvements in the overall environmental performance of the dairy sector, and to achieve a recycling rate of more than 80% of the generated whey (over 18 000 000 litres of whey per year), using a methodology that can be easily transferred to other European countries.
SDGs and Topics

Sustainable Development Goals

Topics

Circular economy
Education, jobs and skills in the local economy
Sustainable production/consumption
Water, waste management and sanitation
Solution Provider

Provider Name

Dir. Calidad e Industrias Alimentarias Dpto.

Legal Form

Size (Employees)

Address

C/ Donostia-San Sebastián, 1 1010

City

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Country

Spain

Telephone

Email

s-martinez@euskadi.eus
Additional Information

Corporate Social Responsibility

Management System Certifications

Research and Development Activities

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