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LIFE LANDFILL BIOFUEL project: Production of a renewable fuel, biomethane, from municipal solid waste
The planet is now facing major challenges associated with our current way of life, including demographic growth, waste management and the reduction of global...
SIGNUS transforms almost 200,000 tonnes of tyres collected in Spain in 2019 into new materials
In 2019, SIGNUS managed 188,631 tonnes of end-of-life tyres, converting them into useful new products for different applications. Of the tyres collected, almost 12%...
Electronic waste: A growing, valuable but underutilised resource
According to the United Nations, 53.6 million tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) was generated worldwide in 2019. This is the equivalent...
IRODDI project or how to take advantage of the residual streams of oils and fats refining
IRODDI (Innovative Refining process for valorization of vegetable Oil Deodorizer DIstillates) is a new project funded by the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU)...
AIMPLAS starts research to develop more efficient methods of recycling composite materials
The aerospace industry is increasing its use of composite materials because of the advantages they offer in terms of weight reduction and strength. One...
European battery recycling sector calls on EU for new collection target calculation criteria
Eucobat, the association that represents Europe’s most important battery recycling collection systems, has once again called on the European Commission for new collection target...
paperChain assesses the use of industrial waste in the construction sector
An industrial pavilion and a road section, both in the Aveiro region, are the first visible results of using waste generated in the pulp...
ELIOT project set to enhance environmental sustainability of aeronautics with new biocomposite recycling methods
In view of strong anticipated growth in the coming decades, the aeronautics industry is working to develop promising technologies that reduce its impact on...
Autonomous Community of Madrid recovers 13,124 t of used oil in 2019
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, SIGAUS is committed to contributing to the economic and social recovery of the Autonomous Community of Madrid...
How to foster the circular economy through citizen participation: pilot project in district of La Victoria (Valladolid)
The 15M movement brought about a change in the way of doing politics. The philosophy that decisions come unilaterally from government bodies has started...
