The Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) is thrilled to announce the six successful applicants of the Circular Economy Grants program. Grants of up to $50,000 were awarded to each of the exciting and diverse projects offering practical and innovative circular economy solutions to benefit Greater Whitsunday Region businesses, local environment, and community.
Capsicum growers in the Whitsunday region can lose significant percentage of their harvest in the form of “off-spec” fruit.
The fruit contains valuable compounds such as beta-carotene, supplements of which are regularly used in the global feed industry.
Nutricq, based in Proserpine in the Whitsunday region, is working to create capsicum-based supplemental products and thereby assist farmers to achieve more value from their harvest yield. The project seeks to make long-shelf-life products that can cater for the seasonal growth of fruit in the Whitsunday region.
Contact Information:
John Lockhart
Eco Barge is dedicated to transforming marine debris collected by passionate volunteers into valuable products, addressing the critical issue of marine pollution in the Greater Whitsunday Region. The Ocean Trash Recycle Shack project focuses on employing advanced recycling technologies to create a closed-loop system, maximising resource value and promoting sustainability. By processing and repurposing waste, Eco Barge aims to design out waste and pollution, circulate materials at their highest value, and protect the natural environment. This initiative not only enhances efforts in keeping our seas clean but also provides opportunities for skill development and program growth.
Contact Information:
Becca Machin
Mob: 0402 933 353
Nutricq has a processing plant in Proserpine in the Whitsunday region.
Supermarkets and other retailers generate substantial volumes of waste and much of this ends up in landfill. Rotting food generates methane one of the most harmful greenhouse gases.
Nutricq is creating food waste-derived feed products – seeking to preserve valuable mineral, vitamins and protein (from the waste) and re-cycling into the food chain.
Moisture is removed in the process – creating products that have good shelf life.
Contact Information:
John Lockhart