World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF)
During the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) held in Brussels, VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland) prominently featured its stand, where it showcased the groundbreaking PRIMUS Project. This initiative, which is at the forefront of innovation in automotive and home appliances sectors, was spotlighted as an exemplary demonstration of circular economy principles in action. At the Finland booth, a collaborative endeavor between various stakeholders from the Finnish public and private sectors, VTT's involvement underscored the significance of collaborative efforts in driving sustainable development forward. Through highlighting projects like PRIMUS at WCEF 2024, VTT reaffirmed its dedication to advancing circular economy solutions on a global scale. ...
Open LCA 2024
The openLCA event, organized by GreenDelta GmbH on April 15-16, was a resounding success. Attendees were enthusiastic about the presentations and workshops, and participation exceeded expectations. The event was not only informative but also engaging, with lively discussions and networking opportunities. Amidst the enriching agenda, the event prominently featured the PRIMUS Project EU, underscoring its pivotal role in propelling sustainable practices forward and its profound impact on the realm of life cycle assessment. As interest in life cycle assessment continues to burgeon within sustainability endeavors, PRIMUS Project EU stands as a beacon of innovation and progress. ...
Food Contact Regulations Europe Conference
We're thrilled to share that Mathilde Taveau, from Plastics Recyclers Europe, presentation at the Food Contact Regulations Europe conference in Brussels on April 22 was a success! Did you have a chance to attend? Mathilde discussed the Recycling industry's perspective on ensuring food-safe plastic recyclate, unveiling essential tools and insights from the pioneering PRIMUS project. Participants also had the opportunity to explore a revolutionary food contact fridge-to-fridge demonstrator. It was an engaging discussion on sustainable practices and innovation in the recycling sector. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this impactful event! ...
Innovation Forum 4Plastics
On April 19, 2024, in Brussels, Carolina Mejia Niño, Senior Innovation Project Manager at MONDRAGON Corporation, illuminated the stage with her insightful presentation on the PRIMUS Project objectives at the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) side event, Innovation Forum 4Plastics, organized by EuRIC - The European Recycling Industries. Her engaging discourse captivated attendees, shedding light on the project's crucial role in promoting sustainable practices. The event provided a platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas and strategies for advancing circular economy initiatives, and Carolina's contribution was invaluable in driving this dialogue forward. Her expertise and passion for sustainability were evident, leaving a lasting impact on...
Sister projects collaboration
Exciting Collaboration Alert for the Primus Community! We're thrilled to share that the PRIMUS project is embarking on a groundbreaking collaboration with three other visionary sister-projects - Precycling, INCREACE, and ABSoilEU. Our unified goal? To revolutionize the way we address plastic waste by producing high-quality recyclates tailored to the diverse needs of various industries. This partnership is born from a shared commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation following the same funded-program. Together, we aim to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time - plastic pollution - and convert it into an opportunity for positive change. Our Joint Mission: Transforming Plastic Waste into Value As we...
Last Podcast episode!
Last episode of the Trash Talkin' podcast! Hello Trash Talkers! This podcast is dedicated to exploring the complex and ever-evolving world of waste management and recycling in Europe. From the latest trends and technologies to the social, environmental, and economic impacts of recycling, our expert guests share their insights and perspectives on the most pressing issues facing the industry today. The podcast series has come to an end and we decided to conclude with a farewell chapter. It is a special episode where we wrap-up in the Trash Talkin' journey and we give the listeners a chance to be part of the podcast. In the episode, our...
Podcast episode with INCREACE!
5th episode about Germany with INCREACE project! Hello Trash Talkers! This podcast is dedicated to exploring the complex and ever-evolving world of waste management and recycling in Europe. From the latest trends and technologies to the social, environmental, and economic impacts of recycling, our expert guests share their insights and perspectives on the most pressing issues facing the industry today. In this chapter we dive deep into sustainability and waste management in Germany with a very interesting perspective and knowledge from our guests from Fraunhofer IZM, Theresa Aigner and Ronja Scholz. This episode was born as a cross-project collaboration with INCREACE, an EU funded project focused on...
VTT and Circularise in recent events
Hello again PRIMUS community, We are passing by to share our partner's participation in recent events during the moth of November 2023. The 7th of November, PRIMUS partners from VTT travelled to Rimini, Italy, to attend the ECOMONDO 2023 conference. ECOMONDO is the reference event in Europe with the goal of creating an ecosystem for an Ecological Transition. It had a wide program of events, seminars and workshops, where VTT participated with a poster presenting the developments of PRIMUS. On the other hand, Circularise attended the Greener Manufacturing Show in Cologne, Germany, the past 8th and 9th of November with a booth and presentation. It is...
4th podcast episode!
We have released the 4th chapter of Trash Talkin'! Hello again Trash Talkers! This podcast is dedicated to exploring the complex and ever-evolving world of waste management and recycling in Europe. From the latest trends and technologies to the social, environmental, and economic impacts of recycling, our expert guests share their insights and perspectives on the most pressing issues facing the industry today. In today's episode we will discover sustainability facts and great initiatives in Belgium! As always, we brought an amazing guest from the PRIMUS project, Mathilde Taveau, Regulatory Affairs Manager at Plastics Recyclers Europe. We brought very interesting topics this time, don't miss the episode! Join...
4th Consortium Meeting in Berlin
Greendelta organised the 4th face-to-face Consortium Meeting in Berlin During October 26th and 27th, PRIMUS partners met in Berlin, Germany, for the 4th Consortium Meeting. It has been an excellent opportunity to meet after the previous Consortium Meeting held in May. During these couple of days we had the opportunity to reflect on the tasks that have been developed in the previous months in a dynamic and engaging way. We run interesting workshops where the partners could contribute with their valuable insights, sharing opinions and concerns and we were also able to engage in group discussions and work together in the next steps of the upcoming...