In the Caribbean, the circular bioeconomy can provide a practical solution to the region's heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels, fertilizers, and food. Research focuses on the use of anaerobic digestion to convert biomass and organic waste into biomethane and digestate, simultaneously producing renewable energy and a natural fertilizer that improves soil fertility and increases agricultural productivity. This approach helps strengthen the energy and food security of small Caribbean island states by making better use of local resources and reducing waste. Tamaira Rowe, Research Student at the University of the West Indies, discusses this innovative approach.

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