Efficient use of resources
The ‘Efficient use of European resources’ flagship initiative aims at supporting the transition towards an economy using all resources more efficiently, and particularly towards one which dissociates the the economic growth derived by resources and energy use from the relative environmental impacts, whilst reducing GHGs and increasing competitiveness, efficiency and innovation. It will also be important that energy security and proper provision of resources is promoted. Thsi means that the transition towards this type of economy is not linear and represents a renewed challenge at global level in order to achieve an inclusive sustainable growth. The Action plan for the circular economy (COM (2015) 614/2) adopted by teh European Commission on the 2nd of December 2015 establishes a number of actions and practical measures to promote models of industrial symbiosis, financial help towards innovative projects, as well as actions towards certain sectors such as food waste, industrial and mining, and green public procurements (GPPs).
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Browse ProgramECCELSA Project
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Environmental COoperation model for Cluster
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Insulating high strength-controlled porosity geopolymer floor tiles for the mitigation of global warming
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The Green Public Procurement Information Network
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Synergic circular economy across European regions
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Integrated software platform for Green ENgineering dESIgn and product sustainability
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BIoprocessing for Sustainable production of COLoured textiles
EAMT Project
Eco-sustainable thermal mortars
ECOPAPER Project
Production of paper and cardboard based on using byproducts from confectionery production as a partial substitute for virgin cellulose
ECOPLASBRICK Project
Recycled plastic based panels for building field
FERPODE Project
ORGANIC FERTILIZER. Project for the disposal of manure surplus with added plant extracts (PAV - natural product with enzymatic activity), creating a new high quality organic fertilizer to be marketed in the agri-food sector
NATSTOCER Project
Sludge-free process for the production of innovative natural stone-like tiles
PROWASTE Project
Efficient utilization of Plastic Waste through Product Design and Process Innovation
SUPERTEX Project
Sustainable Flame Retardant Technical Textile from Recycled Polyester
WAP-WIR Project
Wall panel without resin - replacement of polyester resins, volatile solvents and hazardous pigments with natural stone and glass powders