🌞 As summer ends and autumn draws near 🍂, we’re excited to share our September newsletter with you!
This edition wraps up all the exciting developments and achievements from the past months while giving a glimpse into REDOL’s future plans and activities.
🤝From recent events and partnerships to upcoming initiatives, here’s everything you need to stay up-to-date on our journey toward a more circular future!
Upcoming events – where you can find us
10TH EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE CITIES & TOWNS, Aalbord, Denmark on 1-3 October 🇩🇰
Our partner, ICLEI Europe, will attend and organize a session on Industrial-Urban Symbiosis (I-US) at the 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns. This event, taking place from October 1-3 in Aalborg, Denmark, is a fantastic opportunity to explore circular solutions for sustainable cities. Meet the REDOL project there and join us for insightful discussions on fostering circularity in urban environments!
Textile Recycling Concept Hyb webinar on 28 October, 2024, Online
Join AITEX for their Textile Recycling Concept Hyb webinar on 28 October, 2024! This online event, streamed in Spanish, will explore innovative approaches to textile recycling. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about the latest advancements in circular economy solutions for the textile industry.
2nd World Recycling Convention, 28-30 October 2024, Rome 🇮🇹
Next Technology Tecnotessile will be presenting an overview of the REDOL project at the World Recycling Convention during Recycling Week 2024 in Rome, from 28-30 October. Join us to learn more about REDOL’s circular economy innovations and the future of waste management!
👉 Read more about their role here.
Ecomondo, 5-8 November, 2024, Rimini 🇮🇹
Join REDOL at Ecomondo 2024 in Rimini from November 5-8, where ALIA SERVIZI AMBIENTALI SpA will be attending. This event is a leading showcase for circular economy and sustainable development, and a great opportunity to learn about REDOL’s initiatives in waste management and circularity. Don’t miss it!
II International Congress of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW), 13-14 November, 2024
Meet REDOL at the II International Congress of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) in Zaragoza on November 13-14, 2024. CASALÉ will be attending this key event, which focuses on innovations and best practices in CDW management. Join us to explore REDOL’s contributions to circular economy in the construction sector!
What happened
🍉 REDOL’s Summer Picks: Movies, Books, and Activities for a Greener Future!
This summer, REDOL partners have curated the best eco-friendly movies, books, and activitiesfor you! From award-winning films like Don’t Look Up and Idiocracy to inspiring documentaries like Demain, you’ll be entertained while thinking about the planet.
For families, check out the magical recycling adventures in Mago Riciclo or turn trash duty into fun with Kiki va sortir les poubelles?. Want to expand your knowledge? Dive into Un mondo senza rifiuti? or Economía Circular para todos. Whatever your style, REDOL’s list will keep you inspired all season long.
Check out the complete resources on this blog.
#REDOLpublications
Advancing Urban Waste Management Using Industry 5.0 Principles: A Novel Smart Bin
In this publication provided by ICCS – NTUA and especially the work of Panagiotis Zoumpoulis, Fotios Konstantinidis, Georgios Tsimiklis, Angelos Amditis, we dive into the future of waste management with Smart Bins!
As key players in sustainability and Industry 5.0, smart bins are transforming how we handle waste using IoT, advanced sensors, and automation. Our latest research explores the current commercial solutions, their limitations, and introduces a new, cutting-edge smart bin concept that boosts efficiency through enhanced sensing and data analytics.
👉 Read the complete publication here.
Smart bins for enhanced resource recovery and sustainable urban waste practices in smart cities: A systematic literature review
As cities worldwide strive for more efficient and sustainable waste management practices, the integration of smart capabilities into waste collection bins has become increasingly important.
In our latest research paper, ICCS – NTUA, especially Panagiotis Zoumpoulis, Fotios Konstantinidis, Georgios Tsimiklis and Angelos Amditis, provide an in-depth review of state-of-the-art smart bins, focusing on their advanced features such as material separation and automation.
With insights drawn from 79 articles, they uncover critical gaps in the literature that highlight challenges in optimizing resource recovery and advancing circular economy models.
👉 Read the full article here.
Keeping related initiatives close to us
🧱 RECONMATIC: Automated solutions for sustainable and circular construction and demolition waste management
Looking for innovative solutions in Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) management? Check out RECONMATIC! This Horizon Europe project is creating automated tools and digital solutions to drastically reduce CDW generation and increase recovery rates, aiming for zero CDW by 2050. With partners from across Europe, the UK, and China, RECONMATIC is pushing the boundaries of sustainable construction. Stay tuned for more updates!
👉 Read more about RECONMATIC here.
Food for thought
Ursula von der Leyen calls for a more circular and resilient economy
In her recent address on 18 July, Ursula von der Leyen, the re-elected President of the European Commission, outlined the political guidelines for the 2024–2029 term, with a strong emphasis on competitiveness and sustainability.
Central to her vision is introducing a new Circular Economy Act, which aims to foster a more circular and resilient economy within the EU. This initiative will create market demand for secondary materials and establish a single market for waste, addressing critical raw material needs while minimizing dependencies on external sources.
As we navigate the climate crisis, embracing the circular economy becomes essential for ensuring sustainable and secure energy supplies and raw materials.
👉 Read more information here.
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