Summary

Staramaki Staramaki is a Social Cooperative based in Kilkis, a rural region of the North of Greece, aiming to create an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic straws. The company utilizes by-products from local wheat cultivation and develops sustainable products that simultaneously generate employment for vulnerable groups while fostering social cohesion. These initiatives support regional development by making local farming productive.

The current status of the European Bioeconomy is being evaluated regarding innovation adoption, with a focus on creating a European rural network for sustainable agricultural practices. This network must assess and promote bio-based solutions in rural areas to facilitate knowledge exchange and capacity building among the stakeholders. The goal is to develop rural development blueprints that guide businesses from conception to scale through an online open tool known as BioRural Toolkit.

Overall, the project seeks to transform farming into an economic activity while ensuring that vulnerable groups are included, thereby strengthening the overall sustainability of the rural region.

Title

BioRural - Accelerating circular bio-based solutions integration in European rural areas

Description

Accelerating circular bio-based solutions integration in European rural areas.

Keywords

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NS Lookup

A 5.9.56.26

Dates

Created 2026-03-14

Updated 2026-04-20

Summarized 2026-04-21