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.
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- Starts 01 May 2026 06:00 PM UTC
- Ends 06 May 2026 03:00 PM UTC
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Jocelyne
Utilization of agricultural waste through the local production of pink oyster mushrooms
The speaker will discuss the local context in Urcuquí regarding agricultural waste generation and its potential for reuse. They will present the fundamentals of producing pink oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus djamor) from this waste, as well as the general process of conditioning the substrate through alkalization.
In addition, they will share their experience with bioeconomy and humanitarian technology initiatives, exploring opportunities for waste recovery and the development of sustainable solutions at the community level.
Address:Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador
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Utilization of agricultural waste through the local production of pink oyster mushrooms
The speaker will discuss the local context in Urcuquí regarding agricultural waste generation and its potential for reuse. They will present the fundamentals of producing pink oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus djamor) from this waste, as well as the general process of conditioning the substrate through alkalization.
In addition, they will share their experience with bioeconomy and humanitarian technology initiatives, exploring opportunities for waste recovery and the development of sustainable solutions at the community level.
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Address:Av Retorno, , Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador
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
Capacitación en producción comunitaria de hongo ostra rosa (Pleurotus djamor)
¿Sabías que los residuos agrícolas pueden convertirse en oportunidades productivas?
En este taller aprenderás cómo aprovechar residuos agrícolas locales de Imbabura para la producción del hongo ostra rosa, una alternativa sostenible con potencial económico y comunitario.
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| Commemorative photo of the event | A group photo of all the event attendees | 121.02 KiB |
| Photo from the talk 1 | Start of the event | 88.80 KiB |
| Photo from the talk 2 | Photo of the speakers | 92.30 KiB |