European agriculture relies on continuous inputs of mined and non-renewable phosphorus and synthesised nitrogen, but the vast majority of all phosphorus-based fertilisers on the EU market are imported from third countries. The European Commission recognised phosphorus as a critical raw material in 2017.

3R-BioPhosphate Ltd. is a technology-intensive, innovation-driven company specialising in the development and industrialisation of high-value biomass upcycling solutions. It provides sustainable, circular and profitable solutions that convert low-value organic waste into premium regenerative bio-fertilisers, green energy and water purification materials.

Its proprietary 3R Zero Emission/Energy-Independent Pyrolysis Technology promotes circular agriculture by transforming unexploited agricultural and food industry by-products into market-competitive, eco-safe and high-performance products.

This technology produces several valuable outputs:

• Their flagship innovation is the ABC Animal Bone Char BioPhosphate, a natural, safe and EU REACH-certified phosphorus fertiliser made from food-grade animal bones. It supports drought-resilient and organic farming and is also suitable for water purification applications. It is created through a high-temperature carbon refinery and the production process does involve any chemicals.
• Green ammonia and hydrogen, used to make ammonium nitrate.
• Advanced adsorbents designed for industrial and municipal water treatment.
• Bioenergy: the process recovers renewable energy for on-site or farm-level use, enhancing operational profitability in circular industrial symbiosis.

The 3R Technology process does not require any external energy.