CiNURGi: Advancing Circular Nutrient Solutions in the Baltic Sea Region
Nutrient pollution and resource inefficiencies continue to challenge the Baltic Sea Region. The CiNURGi project, supported by the EU Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme (2021–2027), is working to address these issues by promoting the recycling of nutrient-rich biomass from agricultural, municipal, and industrial sources. The goal is to develop safe and effective fertilizers while contributing to policies that help reduce nutrient losses.
A Vision for Circular Nutrient Management
CiNURGi aims to close the nutrient loop, tackling both environmental and economic challenges. By upgrading existing infrastructure and integrating innovative nutrient recovery technologies, the project supports a climate-neutral food system while mitigating nutrient leakage into the Baltic Sea.
The project aligns with key European policies, including:
- HELCOM’s Baltic Sea Action Plan & Regional Nutrient Recycling Strategy
- EU Circular Economy Action Plan
- Integrated Nutrient Management under the Farm to Fork Strategy
- EUSBSR Policy Areas Nutri & Bioeconomy
Key Activities & Implementation
Structured across three interconnected work packages, CiNURGi is designed to prepare, pilot, and transfer solutions for nutrient recycling:
- WP1 – Preparing Solutions: Identifying opportunities for nutrient recycling (NR), drafting industry standards for
recycled fertilizers, evaluating market conditions and regulatory barriers, and planning investments for NR adoption. - WP2 – Piloting and Evaluating: Deploying pilot initiatives to test recycled nutrient fertilizers (RNFs) across different
sectors, conducting agronomic, economic, and environmental assessments, and developing stakeholder-driven policy
recommendations. - WP3 – Transferring Solutions: Engaging HELCOM and regional policymakers to embed nutrient recycling strategies into
environmental policies, fostering market acceptance, and creating a regional roadmap for sustainable nutrient use.
Driving Impact Across the Baltic Sea Region
With 24 project partners and 13 associated organizations from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Sweden, CiNURGi is positioned to drive systemic change in nutrient management. The project’s expected outcomes include:
- Improved nutrient use efficiency through advanced recycling processes.
- Reduction in nutrient losses, mitigating eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
- Support for climate-neutral food production with sustainable fertilizers.
- Increased economic opportunities in nutrient recycling industries.
Looking Ahead
As CiNURGi progresses, the project is actively engaging research institutions, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and farmers to ensure that nutrient recovery solutions are both scalable and economically viable. By 2026, the project aims to lay the groundwork for a circular nutrient economy, benefiting both the environment and regional economies.
For updates on the project’s progress and outcomes, follow CiNURGi on LinkedIn or visit the official project website.
Join the Conversation
We invite stakeholders from across the Baltic Sea Region and beyond to collaborate in shaping a sustainable and circular future for nutrient management. Interested in contributing? Get in touch and be part of the solution!