Introductory Workshop

This workshop explores the context of Urcuquí, where lignocellulosic agricultural waste is often burned or underutilized, posing both challenges and opportunities. It presents an approach to valorize local residues, especially bean husks, to cultivate pink oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus djamor) through an accessible community-based process. Participants will also explore other applications and tour Yanapay’s facilities and community laboratory focused on innovation and social impact.
Speaker(s): Jocelyne, Jhericob
Agenda:
Workshop Agenda (GMT-5)
11:00 – 11:10
Welcome and introduction to the workshop and facilitators
11:10 – 11:30
Local context of Urcuquí: current generation and management of lignocellulosic agricultural waste
11:30 – 12:00
Introduction to waste valorization: production of pink oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus djamor) from bean hulls
12:00 – 12:20
General production process and community-based approach (including substrate alkalization)
12:20 – 12:40
Tour of the Yanapay facilities and the community laboratory
12:40 – 12:55
Exploration of other waste applications and bioeconomy opportunities
12:55 – 13:00
Closing remarks, questions, and conclusions
Bldg: Yanapay, Hacienda San José, Urcquí, Imbabura, Ecuador, 100119