CirCulTex - Circular urban cultivation systems with re-usable textile growing substrates
Urban agriculture makes a variety of contributions to sustainable urban development in the growing Bioeconomy. However, usable open spaces are often scarce and the growing media used, especially for soilless cultivation methods such as peat and rock wool, are not sustainable. The aim of this sub-project is to develop a reusable textile substrate for hydroponic and terrabioponic urban cultivation systems, including suitable cleaning processes. Textiles are light, adaptable and stable. Therefore, textiles have great potential as a growing substrate for urban areas.
Duration: 1. July 2021 - 31. December 2024
Total Funding: approx. 170.000 €
Funder: The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) & Indo-German Science and Technology Center (IGSTC)
Contact Person: Dr. Bastian Winkler
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