Projects Database

Project in Catalonia develops new way to extract metals from electronic waste

A research team at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain, has developed an innovative process for extracting valuable metals from electronic waste. Results from the project ‘Metals Bio-recovery from Electronic Waste’ could help local businesses retrieve a range of metals in a cost-effective way. The environment benefits as well because the new process does not rely on harmful chemicals.

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Helping schools become energy smart in South West Europe – Spain, Portugal, France and UK

Schools in Spain, Portugal, France and Gibraltar have learned to become more energy efficient and sustainable through a cross-border project that focuses on developing a low-carbon approach. ClimACT has helped 39 pilot schools address issues such as energy use, green procurement, resource consumption and behavioural change. The project involved staff, parents and schoolchildren.

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Restoration of Pompeii to reverse effects of deterioration

The second phase of a consolidation and restoration project has been launched at the archaeological site of Pompeii, near Naples in southern Italy’s Campania region, with support from European Union funding. The objective is to stop and reverse the effects of deterioration of the buildings and decorative and architectural fittings, as well as reducing risks from groundwater and improving the way in which the site is managed.

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New round of improvements to water supply and waste water management in Warsaw

Following on from the first five phases of the Waste Water Master Plan for Warsaw, a large-scale investment programme launched in 2004 and aimed at modernising the Polish capital’s sewerage and drinking water systems to bring them into line with EU standards, phase 6 is now underway. Supported by EU funds, work is being carried out within the city of Warsaw itself and in the municipalities of Pruszków and Serock.

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N2 project is starting up in south-west Finland

Finland’s N2 project’s regional cooperation model brings together budding entrepreneurs, academia, researchers and business leaders to provide the coaching and support needed to turn an idea into a successful start-up.

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