Circular Economy

 

Circular Economy

Lixiviant for High Efficiency Extraction of Palladium (Pd) from Electronic Waste
- TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEWThe exponential growth of electronic waste (E-waste) generation is proliferating due to the ever-increasing demand for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) driven by...
Amphibian Collagen: A Sustainable-Derived Biomaterial with Multi-functional Capabilities
- TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEWCollagen is a structural protein prevalent in the connective tissues of all organisms, and is the building block of biomaterial that is essential in wound healing and tissue...
Removable coatings to boost plastic and textile recycling
- en de,en,es,fr,it,pl 448438 448438-recycling-innovation-promises-greener-future-for-plastic Recycling innovation promises greener future for plastic Efficiently...
Anti-Corrosion Thermoplastic Piping Systems
- TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEWAnti-corrosion is important for piping systems because corrosion can lead to several problems including reduced flow capacity, leaks and ruptures, contamination, increased...
Harnessing Blowflies for Sustainable Solutions
- TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEWBlowflies are insects often used for scientific research in fields such as forensics, veterinary science, ecology, and biology. Scientists study them at different stages of...
Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass Waste to Plywood Alternative
- TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEWPlywood is a preferred material used in furniture and home building for its durability since the Egyptian and Roman times. In 2019, the world consumed 165 million cm3 of plywood...
Innovative solutions for high-power electronics for decarbonisation
- en de,en,es,fr,it,pl 442938 442938-letting-no-warmth-go-to-waste Letting no warmth go to waste An EU-funded project has developed and demonstrated the full value...
Sustainable Bioplastics Produced from Organic Waste
- TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEWBioplastics have gained significant attention due to the environmental issues of fossil-based plastics and the realisation of limited petroleum resources. On the other side,...
Reciclado y valorización de productos de higiene femenina
- 2022_R_93 Prioridad AVI del Reto 5.- Economía...
Packaging compostable con resistencia térmica elevada
- 2022_R_90 Prioridad AVI del Reto 5.- Economía...
Dutch football club is looking for a sustainable alternative for the plastic cups, which should also lead to less waste disposal.
- Summary: A Dutch football club is looking for proven solutions for the development and production of sustainable cups. The foreseen solution will replace the current plastic cups used for...
A Korean SME manufacturing recycled polyester staple fiber using waste PET(Polyethylene terephthalate) is looking for distributors or sales agents in Europe
- Summary: A Korean SME that manufactures recycled polyester staple fiber with raw materials such as PET bottle scrap and plastic by-products wants to expand to the European market. The processed...
Novel processes extract valuable compounds from mushroom waste
- In most cases, only a portion of a crop’s total biomass actually becomes food. The remainder becomes agricultural waste, of which Europe produces vast quantities. Some is reclaimed for low-value...
Spanish freight forwarder seeks international partners to expand market under outsourcing agreements
- Summary: A Spanish freight forwarder with a solid international experience and specialized in exporting all types of commodities, waste materials among others and arranging their Basel...
Sustainable raw materials from biorefinery waste
- Adverse climate change highlights the need to sustainably produce biodegradable and recyclable materials with a low carbon footprint. The EU-funded http://zelcor.eu/ (Zelcor) project addressed this...
Agricultural waste helps in the transition to a new zero waste economy
- The dawning of the https://zerowasteeurope.eu/what-is-zero-waste/ (zero waste) society means a much greater focus on waste prevention. This can be achieved by redesigning resource lifecycles to...