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23/04/2024

🌱 News from the Charles Spa region in the Czech Republic! Introducing a groundbreaking initiative to tackle food waste and promote !

🍽️ Food waste is a global issue, but we're taking local action! Join us in revolutionising how we manage and valorize food waste, reducing its impact on the environment, economy, and food security.



VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland | alchemia-nova | Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology - LIST | VITO | Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía | Cluster of Bioeconomy & Environment of Western Macedonia - CLUBE | Q-PLAN INTERNATIONAL

09/02/2024

Join HempCluB's 🌿 ClusterXChange programme's 3-day exchange on "Circular Solutions For Textile Value Chain" in Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 (February 26-28, 2024)! This mobility initiative promotes transnational cooperation and offers financial support of €450 for non-Italian organizations categorized as clusters, scaling-up support bodies, or SMEs. The event includes the "Ideas and solutions for the recovery and reuse of textile fibres" Conference and the Filo fair. Don't miss this opportunity to stimulate discussion and identify good practices for sector development. 🌐

Take part in this group exchange organized by the HempClub project to discover more about h**p and create valuable networking opportunities

06/02/2024

Join us for "Addressing challenges and unlocking Carbon Capture & Utilisation – Circular carbon advancement through policy reform" on February 20, 2024, from 10 am – 12 pm (CET).
We're bringing together bio-based chemical industry stakeholders to discuss challenges and solutions in promoting alternative carbon feedstock. Our aim? To present findings to EU policymakers and regulators, explore CCU pathways, and advocate for policy reform towards sustainable production practices.
Key topics include:
1. Creating binding targets for non-fossil carbon content
2. Streamlining regulatory approval for bioconversion processes
3. Establishing effective market pull mechanisms for biogenic carbon products
Don't miss the chance to engage with experts and shape the future of carbon utilization. Register for free and access the agenda here:
https://www.alchemia-nova.net/14001/

06/02/2024

Join us for "Addressing challenges and unlocking Carbon Capture & Utilisation – Circular carbon advancement through policy reform" on February 20, 2024, from 10 am – 12 pm (CET).
We're bringing together bio-based chemical industry stakeholders to discuss challenges and solutions in promoting alternative carbon feedstock. Our aim? To present findings to EU policymakers and regulators, explore CCU pathways, and advocate for policy reform towards sustainable production practices.
Key topics include:
1. Creating binding targets for non-fossil carbon content
2. Streamlining regulatory approval for bioconversion processes
3. Establishing effective market pull mechanisms for biogenic carbon products
Don't miss the chance to engage with experts and shape the future of carbon utilization. Register for free and access the agenda here:

  The CO2SMOS, CATCO2NVERS and VIVALDI Horizon2020 projects are co-hosting a joint workshop “Addressing challenges and unlocking Carbon Capture & Utilisation – Circular carbon advancement through policy reform”. The workshop will take place online on Tuesday, the 20th of February 2024 from 10...

11/01/2024

Founding Members Lombard Odier, AstraZeneca and LVMH provide their backing to the CBA as it delivers transformative action on the ground.

05/01/2024

05/12/2023

On World Soil Day, we at alchemia-nova would like to acknowledge the fundamental role of soil in sustaining life and fostering agriculture. Here are some of our projects that reflect our commitment to sustainable practices and play a crucial role in improving soil health. 🌱🌍

🎯 The WATERAGRI project focuses on enhancing agricultural water management and preventing nutrient and topsoil loss to ensure sustainable and affordable food production in Europe. alchemia-nova, one of twelve solution providers, is specifically responsible for developing a bio-inspired, multi-layer drainage system. This system aims to capture nutrients from runoff, ultimately improving plant nutrient uptake and soil water retention. https://wateragri.eu/

🎯 In the Deep Purple EU project, municipal wastewater undergoes a unique process where it is volatilized using purple bacteria, yielding valuable by-products, including biofertilizer. Our primary objective within the DEEP PURPLE project is to leverage the biomass produced by purple bacteria (PPB), a renewable material, as a rich source of carbon and minerals for the creation of organic fertilizers. This groundbreaking approach not only allows us to tap into sustainable resources but also introduces new organic options to diversify the market. https://deep-purple.eu/bio-fertilizer-insights/

🎯 The Nature Based Solutions for Soil Management (NBSOIL Project) project is a four-year initiative funded by the EU and led by the Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation IUNG in Poland. It is dedicated to revolutionizing soil management practices. alchemia-nova's key role in the project is to showcase bioremediation as a nature-based solution (NBS) for combatting soil pollution and fostering the sustainable reuse of contaminated lands. https://www.alchemia-nova.net/projects/nbsoil/

16/10/2023

Our innovative vertECO® technology for wastewater treatment and reuse is now showcased on the Austrian innovative procurement platform. You can support us by voting and sharing this innovative solution.
🌱 vertECO®: A vertical constructed sewage treatment plant using specific plant species for water purification. Customizable or standard versions are available. It can be integrated into urinals as "LooPi®."
🌿 Advantages: Transforming wastewater into a resource, promoting greenery, reducing CO2, biodiversity, and more.
🌍 Areas of Application: From urban farming to large-scale agroforestry, our technology has diverse applications.
Vote for us and explore our project here:

Die vertECO®-Technologie behandelt feststofffreies Abwasser oder Grauwasser in Form einer vertikalen Pflanzenkläranlage. Das zugrunde liegende Prinzip ist die Verwendung spezifischer Pflanzenarten in einer speziellen Reihenfolge, um die Reinigung von verschmutztem Wasser durch mikrobiologische Akt...

10/10/2023

Our fourth training day kicked off with an insightful session led by Sarah Tariq Gilani, focusing on circular business models. She explained how businesses can seamlessly incorporate circularity, making them resilient to market fluctuations and allowing them to create more value from the existing resources. The concept of the triple-layered business model was introduced, followed by a dedicated pitch training session.

Later in the day, participants had the chance to work on their action plans, taking a moment to collect their thoughts. The highlight of the day was our visit to the 22nd district, where we explored the innovative practices of local mushroom growers Hut & Stiel. 🍄 They cultivate mushrooms using leftover materials from city offices and cafes, and they're even venturing into experimenting with other waste streams. This visit perfectly aligned with the objectives of our Agro-circularity Pioneers Week.

A special shout-out to Manuel and Vicky for giving us an incredible tour and the opportunity to savor their remarkable mushroom products. 🙌

05/10/2023

Heinz Gattringer at the kickoff meeting of Nature-Based Solutions for Soil Management (NBSOIL Project)at BOKU - Universität für Bodenkultur Wien . NBSOIL is a four-year EU-funded initiative led by the Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation IUNG in Poland.
It aims to create and test a comprehensive learning pathway for both current and future soil advisors, equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed to champion a holistic and nature-based solutions approach to soil management. 🌿

As an innovative, research-driven SME, we're proud to be part of this incredible project.
Here is what we will be doing to support this initiative:
🌍 Conducting on-site demonstration trials in Austria and Italy on two abandoned sites (industrial and mining).
🌿 Implementing a series of measures, including soil amendments, across approximately 1 hectare of land.
🧪 Measuring various soil pollutants like heavy metals, PAHs, and microplastics.
🍄 Employing a diverse range of approaches and methods, including the use of bacteria, fungi, and plants to combat pollutants, even microplastics in soil.
🔬 Exploring the recovery of valuable metals after phytoextraction from the soil.
📈 Aiming for a measurable reduction in soil pollutants per ppm.

Our ultimate goal you ask?

It is to deliver a cutting-edge technology package for soil advisors trained by the project and potential clients (public and private) as part of our consultancy services.
Learn more about the project here: https://www.alchemia-nova.net/projects/nbsoil/