/About the Project
GBR-ACT explores how Green Biorefineries can support the shift towards more sustainable, resilient and economically viable agricultural systems across Europe.
GBR-ACT (Green Biorefineries as Catalysts for Agroecological Transitions and Circular Value Chains) is a European research project exploring how Green Biorefineries can accelerate the transition towards more sustainable, resilient and economically viable agricultural systems.
Green Biorefineries convert grass and grass-legume biomass into valuable products, including proteins for feed and food, while transforming side streams into bioenergy, biofertilisers and bio-based materials through cascade utilisation. By creating new value from permanent grasslands, GBRs strengthen circular value chains, reduce Europe’s dependence on imported soybean meal and create new economic opportunities for farmers.
/Why GBR-ACT?
Permanent grasslands cover around 35% of Europe’s agricultural land and provide essential ecosystem services, including biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration and climate resilience. Yet their economic potential remains largely underutilised. GBR-ACT explores how Green Biorefineries can unlock this potential through innovative circular value chains.
Green Biorefineries maximise the value of every fraction of grass biomass through cascade utilisation. Proteins are extracted for feed and food, while the remaining biomass is converted into bioenergy, biofertilisers and biomaterials, creating circular and resource-efficient value chains.
/Objectives
Promote the transition towards sustainable and circular agricultural systems.
Unlock the potential of grasslands through innovative Green Biorefineries.
Develop sustainable value chains that benefit farmers, industry and society.
Support the uptake of Green Biorefineries through research, collaboration and evidence-based policy.