The overall mission was to reduce waste and produce local fresh mushrooms, which could be used in local restaurants while offering some variety in mushroom types. Mostly button mushrooms are available in restaurants, so we tried providing oyster mushrooms and lion’s mane.
Ground to grown, Mushrooms as an answer to coffees and restaurants waste Read More »
In rubber industry the usage of recyclates is rather dificult plus expensive. Why? Because the material composition of recycled materials varies, whereas the end product must have very specific properties. Datenberg GmbH has attempted to solve this problem with AI-supported software, making it easier for rubber manufacturers to use recycled materials at a better price. With success!
Facilitating rubber recycling for industry Read More »
Synermont Zrt. is a Hungarian manufacturing company specialized in extrusion and contract manufacturing solutions. Within the Up2Circ project we explored how recycled plastic packaging waste can be transformed into valuable products for the agricultural and gardening sectors.
Project aim to reducing the volume of by-products generated in the cultivation and processing of Aloe vera, reincorporating them into the production process by recovering them as new raw materials.
USE OF THE SUBPRODUCTS FOR THEIR INCORPORATION INTO THE PRODUCTION PROCESS Read More »
Feasibility study to validate the sustainable production of bacterial cellulose through the use of waste materials, specifically SCOBY and plant residues from the kombucha production process
INTEGRAL VALORIZATION OF SCOBY KOMBUCHA UNDER A CIRCULAR ECONOMY MODEL. Read More »
JG Group introduced vending machines in the CNC industry to enable tool return, regeneration, and recycling, applying a “product as a service” model. This innovation reduces material use and packaging costs while promoting circular economy practices and resource conservation.
Closing the Loop: CNC Tools Go Circular Read More »
Photovoltaic panels, which contain silicon and rare metals, are currently crushed and used as filler in concrete. The startup MOZEK s.r.o. wants to change that. Thanks to support from the Up2Circ
Startup MOZEK Is Changing the Game in Solar Technology Recycling Read More »
An eco-friendly egg packaging prototype composed of micronized eggshell powder and recycled cellulose pulp: read how Eggshellent project has targeted this goal.
Circular economy in packaging Read More »
In the CNC and laser cutting industries, every tool counts – and so does every resource. JG Group’s innovative approach to tool regeneration and smart vending systems is not only helping customers cut costs by up to 25%, but also driving a shift toward a circular economy in manufacturing. In this interview, we dive into the motivations behind their circular transition, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way.
Reducing industrial waste through tool regeneration Read More »
Azuvia developed and deployed a modular, mobile treatment unit to reuse 80–99% of shower wastewater at festivals. The system use renewable energy (photovoltaïc panels), reused materials (containers, membranes etc.) and designed
siebold/hamburg set out to develop a nearly emission-free and circular exhibition stand from march 2023 to march 2024. Find out which experiences they made throughout the process!
Circular economy in exhibition stand construction Read More »
We are excited to announce the results of our second open call aimed at supporting European SMEs from the EU27 in their circular economy projects. Following a competitive selection process, grants
Up2Circ Second Open call – projects selected for funding Read More »
