On November 7, 2023, we received 50 6th grade students from the Coop School at the Technology Support Center on the Móstoles Campus of the Rey Juan Carlos University. San Saturio in a new activity framed in Science Week 2023. The day has been a success, offering students a unique educational experience.

During the visit, the students had the opportunity to enter the world of PHOTOBIOREFINERIES and discover their vital role in the circular economy. Under the organization of the members of the VALPIG4FOOD project and with the help of the Scientific Culture and Innovation Unit, this activity has allowed us to explore how these innovative practices promote sustainability and promote the efficient use of resources, as well as their positive impact on the environment. environment and the global economy. 

The PHOTOBIOREFINERY, designed through the VALPIG4FOOD project, carries out a comprehensive co-treatment of pig manure, obtaining products with high added value, such as biofertilizers, recovery of nutrients and protein, thanks to the use of PHOTOBACTERIA, microorganisms with a highly versatile metabolism. . 

During the activity, students had the opportunity to closely explore the PHOTOBIOREFINERY process and understand the multiple applications offered by PHOTOBACTERIA, which are the core of this innovative technology. 

The visit of the students of the San Saturio School is part of the mission of the Rey Juan Carlos University and the VALPIG4FOOD project to promote scientific education and promote environmental awareness among young people. This activity is a testimony of how innovation and research can have a positive impact on society and the environment.