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BioFairNet · Project

Digital Transition Tool for Low-Carbon Agriculture and Mining Operations

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Imagine a digital matchmaking service that helps heavy polluters find a cleaner way to work. It acts like a GPS for companies in farming and mining, showing them exactly how to switch to green materials and processes. Instead of guessing, businesses use a shared map and a toolkit built by the people actually doing the work.

By the numbers
13
partners
7
countries involved
15%
industry ratio
The business problem

What needed solving

Industries in agriculture and mining struggle to reduce greenhouse gas emissions because they lack a clear, practical roadmap to transition to a circular economy.

The solution

What was built

A web-based transition tool and a digital cooperative network for knowledge exchange and GHG reduction mapping.

Audience

Who needs this

Industrial farm managersMining operation directorsEnvironmental compliance officersCircular economy consultants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Sustainable Agriculture
any
Target: Commercial farm operator

If you are a commercial farm operator dealing with high greenhouse gas emissions — this project developed a web-based transition tool that maps a pathway to a bio-circular economy. It helps you move from carbon-heavy practices to sustainable models using shared knowledge.

Mining
enterprise
Target: Mineral extraction company

If you are a mineral extraction company dealing with outdated, polluting industrial processes — this project developed a digital cooperative network that provides the tools to transition to a circular economy. It bridges the gap between technical experts and your daily operations.

Environmental Consulting
SME
Target: Sustainability consultancy

If you are a sustainability consultancy dealing with a lack of practical transition roadmaps for clients — this project developed a digital platform that informs and transfers knowledge on GHG reduction. You can use these validated pathways to guide clients in agriculture and mining.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of using the BioFairNet tool?

Based on available project data, there is no information regarding the pricing or cost of the final web-based tool.

Can this be implemented on an industrial scale?

The project focuses on specific value chains in agriculture and mining to create a network for ecological transition, though specific scaling metrics are not provided.

Who owns the IP or licensing for the digital platform?

Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms for the web-based transition tool have not been disclosed.

How does this help with environmental regulations?

The tool is designed to reduce greenhouse gas activities by mapping a pathway toward a sustainable bio-circular economy.

When will the tool be available for business use?

The project period runs from 2025-01-01 to 2028-12-31, suggesting the final product will be ready by the end of 2028.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily academic, with 8 universities and 1 research institution leading the effort. Business involvement is relatively low at 15%, consisting of only 2 industry partners. This suggests the project is driven by scientific research and knowledge transfer rather than immediate commercial product development, though it spans 7 countries to ensure broad geographic validation.

How to reach the team

Contact Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to track the development of this transition tool for your business.

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