European Compost Network

ECN publishes a Joint Press Release together with EBA and FEAD on carbon farming certification methodologies

Aline Granjard — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:06:28 +0000

📢 The European Compost Network (ECN), the European Biogas Association (EBA) and the European Waste Management Association (FEAD) are jointly calling on the European Commission to ensure that the use of compost and digestate can be effectively certified under the certification methodologies for carbon farming currently being developed. 🌱 While the 3rd European Carbon Farming […]

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Consultation on the draft certification methodologies for carbon farming – ECN Feedback

Aline Granjard — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:25:32 +0000

The ECN submitted to the European Commission its feedback on the new draft delegated regulation detailing the methodologies for certifying carbon farming activities under the Regulation establishing a Union Certification Framework for Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming. The ECN warmly welcomed the clear inclusion of the use of organic soil improvers and organic fertilisers as […]

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Pilot Action Turning digestate into high quality compost

Isabel Martin — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:18:15 +0000

The Autonomous Province of Bolzano's pilot project is entering its second stage. The first stage of the project focuses on finding ways to turn the semi-liquid digestate from the Lana biogas plant into valuable, high-quality compost products. This compost can be used as a soil improver and organic fertiliser for various agricultural and landscaping applications […]

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Project updates, Joint meeting with Sister project Fertitec and site visits

Isabel Martin — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:16:55 +0000

The bi-annual project meeting served to update partners on activities within the different work packages: Stakeholder engagement activities, identification of best available techniques for bio-based fertiliser production, regulatory framework, market and replication potential. The consortiums next big step will be a comprehensive analysis of 25 nutrient recovery and bio-based fertiliser technologies, alongside an online catalogue […]

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Draft certification methodology for carbon farming under the CRCF

Isabel Martin — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:13:07 +0000

The Commission has released its new draft certification methodology for carbon farming under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Regulation. A consultation on this draft is open until 19 February. The aim of the draft is to define the criteria used to certify carbon farming activities. It includes as an eligible carbon farming activity the use of organic […]

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ECN’s reaction to the adoption of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy

ecncompost — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:19:18 +0000

🚨 Following the adoption of the Bioeconomy Strategy by the European Commission, the ECN is pleased to share its reaction and recommendations for fully implementing the Strategy and achieving a circular bioeconomy across Europe. 🌱 In particular, the ECN is calling on the Commission to recognise the importance of compost produced from bio-waste when shaping future […]

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Revision of the Public Procurement Directives – ECN Feedback

Aline Granjard — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:17:05 +0000

The ECN answered to a public consultation from the European Commission on the future revision of the Public Procurement Directives. Given the potential of public procurement for steering public spending towards greater sustainability, the ECN calls the Commission to make green public procurement, currently only voluntary, mandatory. This would further incentivise the use of circular […]

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1st ECN Board Meeting 2026

Isabel Martin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:22:05 +0000

On 13. and 14. of January, the ECN Board met in Cologne, Germany, to discuss the ECN strategy and priorities for 2026. Hosted by David Wilken from Bundesgütegemeinschaft Kompost e.V. the meeting highlighted ECN’s commitment to driving Europe’s shift towards sustainable management of organic resources, supported by effective policy engagement, high-quality compost and digestate, and […]

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ECN Webinar – Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities

Isabel Martin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:12:54 +0000

Our World Soil Day event, Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities with Compost & Digestate, brought together experts and practitioners to explore how organic amendments can strengthen urban soils and support resilient cities. ECN was pleased to welcome a noteworthy audience, sparking lively discussions on the role of compost and digestate in sustainable urban land management. Participants […]

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Reduction of audit frequency on composting and anaerobic digestion plants

Isabel Martin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:07:54 +0000

Following interventions by ECN and the Coordination Group of Notified Bodies, the Commission has reconsidered the frequency of audits on composting and anaerobic digestion plants required for conformity assessment procedures under Module D1 of the EU Regulation for Fertilising Products. On 10 December 2025, the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1421 of 17 July 2025 was […]

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