VTT Active Hyperspectral Sensor explained
Check out our latest video! One of the big challenges in plastic recycling is the quality control of recycled plastic. The degradation degree of the plastic - mainly caused by weathering and exposure to UV (solar) radiation - affects its properties, and may render the plastic unusable. In the PRIMUS project, we are utilizing the novel VTT Active Hyperspectral Sensor (AHS) to sort the recyclable from non-recyclable plastic waste pieces according to their degradation degree. We have posted a brief simulation video to explain the process so click below to see how it works! https://youtu.be/1MVcEsV4LIE?si=Z9gT2y7JDKn87rWV ...
Trash Talkin’! Chapter 2
Second episode of the PRIMUS podcast is out now! Hello Trash Talkers! This podcast is dedicated to exploring the complex and ever-evolving world of waste management and recycling in Europe. From the latest trends and technologies to the social, environmental, and economic impacts of recycling, our expert guests share their insights and perspectives on the most pressing issues facing the industry today. Join us as we delve into the challenges and opportunities of sustainable waste management practices across Europe. Trash Talking is your go-to source for insightful and engaging conversations about the future of waste management. In this second episode we will discover sustainable habits and great initiatives...
PRIMUS podcast
First episode of PRIMUS podcast is out now! Welcome to Trash Talkin’! The podcast where we are spilling the tea on all things recycling and sustainability. Trash Talkin’ will become your go-to source for the best recycling practices and tips for a greener lifestyle. We're here to make sustainability cool and show you how to make a positive impact on the planet. We will discover real habits and experiences regarding sustainability across different parts of Europe since each episode will be dedicated to a country. The first chapter is about Finland and we brought a very special guest, Jarkko J. Saarinen, Professor and Scientific Excellence Manager...
Flame Retardants Webinar
Hello PRIMUS community, The 1st of June 2023, we organized the second episode of our webinar series BOOSTING PLASTIC RECYCLING, this time about Legacy Flame Retardants in Recycled Plastics. For this chapter we invited the European Project CREATOR, aimed at removing flame retardants from plastic waste. With their expertise and knowledge we explained everything about Legacy Flame Retardants, regulations and standards as well as testing, analysis and best practices for this matter. Thanks to all attendees and especially to our speakers: Kevin Moser, Lein Tange, Tom Caris, Mathilde Taveau and Carolina Mejía. Check the webinar below or on the Training section of our website. Stay tuned to our social...
PRIMUS at ECP4
Hello community, We recently presented the PRIMUS project in the ECP4 Annual Conference in San Sebastián, Spain. From the worlds of academia, research centres, and trade associations, experts gave their input during the ECP4 event with the topic "Trends in polymers and composites circularity: from advanced materials to industrial applications”. ECP4 The European Composites, Plastics and Polymer Processing Platform is an industry-driven collaboration uniting the top-level European research institutions, regional plastic clusters, and EU-level industrial organisations of plastics and composites converters. Together with other European projects, our partner Carolina Mejía from MONDRAGON Corporation gave an excellent presentation about PRIMUS, explaining the objectives, consortium partners and demontrations that are currently...
3rd Consortium Meeting in The Hague
Circularise and Coolrec hosted the 3rd Consortium Meeting of the PRIMUS Project in the Netherlands In May 8th and 9th PRIMUS partners travelled to The Hague, Netherlands, for the 3rd Consortium Meeting. This has been another opportunity to meet after the last face to face Consortium Meeting in Joensuu, Finland, held in December. During these couple of days we focused on updating the partners about the developed tasks with the chance to discuss the results of the previous months. Furthermore, we engaged in interesting discussions about the recent developments and align future steps for the following months working together in the PRIMUS project. Some of the...
The European project on plastic recycling technologies PRIMUS, is making progress
The consortium partners have been collaborating on this project for about a year, which aims to use recycled plastic materials for the production of added-value products Under the leadership of the Finnish research center VTT and together with organizations such as The University of Eastern Finland, CIRCULARISE and COOLREC from the Netherlands, Tallin University from Estonia, the German GREENDELTA, and the Belgian Plastics Recyclers Europe, the Innovation and Technology area of MONDRAGON Corporation and the cooperatives CIKAUTXO and MAIER, with their respective R&D centers CIKATEK and MTC, a consortium for the development of the PRIMUS project has been created. With a duration of three years and...
Plastic Regulations Webinar
Hello dearest community, The 23rd of February 2023, we organized the first chapter of our webinar series BOOSTING PLASTIC RECYCLING, related with two new European regulations tackling plastic issues: Food Contact & Packaging and Packaging waste. For this job we invited another European Project denominate Cimpa. With their help, expertise, knowledge and experience we will explain the food contact regulation and Packaging and packaging waste regulation. Thanks to all attendees and especially to our speakers: Anna Tenhunen-Lunkka, Celine Chevallier, Mathilde Taveau and Maria-Vera Durán. Check the webinar below or on the Training section of our website. Just stay tuned to our social channels or subscribe to our communities or...
Our colleague Mathilde listed in TOP 100 global innovators
Hello PRIMUS Community, We are very proud to announce that our colleague Mathilde Taveau from Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) was listed by the inernational Recycling International magazine as one of the 100 global innovator Professional in the recycling sector. You will recognise her in the picture in the article published on-line. As well as PLAST2bCLEANED, the article mentions our own PRIMUS Project EU Project as an example of the activities our colleague is involved in. Congratulations Mathilde for a very well-deserved recognition. Read the full article here: https://recyclinginternational.com/business/column/celebrating-global-innovators-lets-hear-it-for-the-newcomers/50039/ ...
Good Practices in Cross-Project Collaboration
For those of us working on research projects, we know that it is always a good practice to generate links with other initiatives related to the scope of our own project. This is particularly important when these projects are funded by the European Commission, as it is mandatory and a contractual obligation to assure that these relations are established. This practice was set in the early HORIZON 2020 and continues in the current framework HORIZON Europe One reason would be the multiplier effect which these relations would bring the development teams as drivers reducing the gaps between close-up disciplines. In fact, if you ask researchers and...