Day: March 11, 2025

May 22, 2025

Culturing Duckweed for Sustainability on a Large Scale

In this article by University College Cork, we explore how large-scale duckweed cultivation can support sustainable water remediation and biomass production. Drawing on insights from Ireland’s AquaSus project, the piece highlights how duckweed effectively cleans wastewater from aquaculture while producing high-protein biomass suitable for animal feed.

May 12, 2025

Going Circular: From Peat Cutting to Duckweed Cultivation

A workshop held at Mt Lucas, Ireland, once a site of industrial peat harvesting, highlighted the promise of duckweed cultivation in circular bioeconomy systems. Researchers gathered to explore nutrient uptake, root function, and wastewater remediation, showcasing innovations that bridge science and sustainable agriculture.

May 6, 2025

IMPRESS project in action: Shaping the future of aquatic food systems across Europe

The Horizon Europe-funded IMPRESS project is making strides this spring, from innovative biodegradable packaging and NFC traceability solutions to contributing to high-level EU policy dialogues. With a successful consortium meeting in Vigo and ongoing innovations, IMPRESS is shaping the future of sustainable aquatic food systems in Europe.

April 16, 2025

The Duckweed Research and Applications Community

As interest in sustainable solutions grows, so does the global duckweed research community. Written by University College Cork, this post explores how the International Steering Committee on Duckweed Research and Applications (ISCDRA) connects researchers, industry, and innovation.

April 11, 2025

Fertilisers, the circular economy and duckweed

As global demand for food grows, so does our reliance on nitrogen and phosphorus fertilisers, increasingly unsustainable resources. Written by University College Cork, this blog explores how duckweed, a fast-growing aquatic plant, offers a nature-based solution to recover valuable nutrients from wastewater. Through the IMPRESS project, researchers are turning waste into a resource and closing the loop in nutrient management.

March 27, 2025

Duckweed: Nature’s Green Helper (part 3)

Duckweed, a fast-growing aquatic plant, offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for wastewater purification. Discover how this natural filter could transform wastewater management.

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