# Global agricultural waste conversion initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-agricultural-waste-conversion-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-27T10:01:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Various nations are implementing circular economy initiatives to repurpose agricultural and organic waste into valuable resources. In Colombia, an alliance involving the Ministry of Mines and Energy, AGROSAVIA, and Thailand is exploring the conversion of crop residues and livestock waste from sectors such as coffee, sugarcane, and cattle into biogas and biofuels. The goal is to provide economic opportunities for rural communities while reducing environmental impacts and dependence on conventional energy. In Brazil and Portugal, efforts have shifted toward the production of organic fertilizers and soil conditioners. In Brazil, the Cooperativa Vinícola Garibaldi has implemented a composting process for grape processing residues, aiming to recover approximately 50% of nutrients extracted by plants. Meanwhile, in Portugal, the CompostoAlentejo campaign utilizes composted urban and garden waste to create a soil conditioner rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for use in orchards, vineyards, and forestry. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Agricultural waste conversion initiatives expand in Brazil and Portugal Agricultural entities in Brazil and Portugal are utilizing circular economy practices to convert grape and urban waste into organic biofertilizers for sustainable farming. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agricultural-waste-conversion-initiatives-expand-in-brazil-and-portugal ### 2026-08-26: Colombia explores converting agricultural waste into energy Colombia is partnering with Thailand to transform agricultural and livestock waste into renewable energy like biogas to support rural economies and circularity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-explores-converting-agricultural-waste-into-energy --- Cite as: Global agricultural waste conversion initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-agricultural-waste-conversion-initiatives