Academic Research
Research & Pillars
Three interconnected research areas forming the scientific backbone of the Circular Coffee project.
Pillar 1
Soil Health
Restoring Ethiopia's farmland through coffee waste valorization
Biochar from coffee husks: field trial Phase 2
Compost maturity indicators for smallholders
Soil Health— Related Publications
- Van der Berg et al. (2024) — Biochar Yield Optimization from Coffee Husk Pyrolysis
- Tadesse et al. (2023) — Compost Amendment Effect on Soil Carbon in Ethiopian Coffee Farms
Pillar 2
Waste Valorization
Transforming processing by-products into high-value resources
Anaerobic digestion of pulping wastewater
Waste Valorization— Related Publications
- Getachew et al. (2024) — Anaerobic Digestion of Coffee Pulp in Small-Scale Digesters
- Muijs & Lemma (2023) — Constructed Wetland Performance for Coffee Wastewater
Pillar 3
Socio-Economic Impact
People at the centre of circular transformation
Gender & income impact survey — Sidama zone
Socio-Economic Impact— Related Publications
- Mekonnen & De Smedt (2024) — Gender Inclusion in Smallholder Coffee Cooperatives