SYMSITES?
The SYMSITES project aims at developing new technologies and solutions based on the Industrial and Urban symbiosis (I-US) concept, for local and regional collaborations among diverse actors (Citizens, Municipalities and Entreprises) and sectors improving the sustainability of the use of industrial and societal resources starting from wastewater and waste materials.
SYMSITES is a 48-month-project (June 2022 – May 2026), funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe Programme (total budget: € 12.404.455).
Urban-Industrial Symbiosis with
Social, Economic and Environmental Impact
in Europe
News
Water and future: crisis or challenges and opportunities?
SYMSITES at TRANSFIERE 2024 Málaga (Spain) has recently hosted “TRANSFIERE”, Europe’s largest gathering on Research and Development (R&D), Innovation, and Knowledge Transfer in the water sector. The most recent edition of this
From non-recyclable solid waste to high-value new resources: platform molecules production from pyrolytic liquids
The liquid fraction resulting from the pyrolysis of non-recyclable wastes (NRWs) represents a significant advance in the search for sustainable and circular economy solutions. Pyrolysis, a thermochemical process that decomposes organic materials
Environmental Education for Kids: Waste Management, Recycling, and Water Preservation
The Symsites project can be a tool to teach the new generations about circular economy, green waste management and responsible water use. Educating children can increase their awareness and environmental responsibility: they can understand the i
Redefining Waste: Transforming Food Waste into Valuable Resources for a Sustainable Future
Modern society is increasingly aware of the enormous importance of producing and consuming food that is convenient, nutritious and in sufficient quantities for the entire world population, while at the same time preserving the natural resources
Towards sustainable wastewater treatment: membrane patterning and vibration
Understanding MBRs and the Fouling Challenge Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) play a vital role in wastewater treatment by combining biological treatment processes with membrane filtration. They offer improved effluent quality at a smaller foo
Protonic Ceramic Electrochemical Cells for Sustainable Hydrogen Production
Protonic ceramic electrochemical cells can be an efficient tool for green hydrogen production, offering an alternative to the use of high temperatures, since they need lower activation energy than oxygen-ion conduction. By extracting H2 from the