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Four Innovative EU Research Projects Spotlight Renewable Carbon Solutions in Vienna
30 October 2024
The second Circular Carbon Economy Summit will take place on 12 November 2024, in Vienna, Austria, showcasing advancements in sustainable resource management and circular economy practices. Four EU-funded research projects BioReCer, 3-CO, WaterProof, and HICCUPS will take centre stage, demonstrating Europe’s commitment to fostering a climate-neutral future.

Microbes, Microwaves, and Mixes: Eco-friendly Plastics Solutions
18 July 2024
“Currently, wastewater treatment plants are being neglected as CO2 emitters,” said Mariana Paredinha Araújo, scientist at technology company Avantium. However, industry interest in capturing and valorising CO2 emitted from the biogas stream is increasing.

EU and CBE JU funded project HICCUPS: Website relaunched and leaflet with infographic produced
17 July 2024
In the HORIZON Europe and Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) funded project HICCUPS, twelve partners from seven countries work on a resource-efficient solution to convert biogenic CO2 emissions from wastewater treatment plants into bio-based polymers for the packaging industry.

HICCUPS: Turning CO2 gained from wastewater sludge into bio-based polymers for packaging materials by using electrochemical conversion
9 November 2023
Twelve partners of seven countries will demonstrate the full value chain from biogenic CO2 gained from wastewater to polymer end-use in the 4-year Horizon Europe project.
