World Recycling Day: 5 “R” to reduce your waste
World Recycling Day, celebrated on May 17, reminds us of the importance of reducing environmental damage and taking care of our planet. In particular, five actions can guide you to
Bornholm Towards a Zero-Waste Future with Industrial-Urban Symbiosis
On the Danish island of Bornholm Industrial-Urban Symbiosis (I-US) is more than a theory. The island transforms wastewater from wheat to make pasta and uses wastewater from beer production to
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
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
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
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
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
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
Anaerobic membrane technology for urban wastewater treatment
Urban wastewater treatment reduces or eliminates the load of pollutants in wastewater. The process improves the quality of the wastewater before it is discharged and, consequently, it avoids damage to
Industrial and Urban Symbiosis in the Food Industry
The Industrial and Urban Symbiosis can ensure a more efficient use of resources in many sectors of our economy. Food production is among them and the SYMSITES project studied solutions