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Demonstration of the recovery of critical metals such as indium and yttrium by recycling discarded flat panels (LIFE RECUMETAL)

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Feb 28, 2019,

Background The amount of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) generated in Europe is about 13 million tonnes per year (13% of municipal waste). Studies predict this amount will increase by around 3-5% annually over the next decade. For example, approximately 150 000 tonnes of flat screens are collected annually in Europe, of which 120 000 are ...
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IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW PHOSPHATE REMOVAL TERTIARY TREATMENT IN WWTP (LIFE-REMPHOS)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Feb 28, 2017,

Background Eutrophication can occur when a body of water acquires a high concentration of nutrients - phosphates and nitrates – from agricultural, industrial and urban effluents. The nutrients can cause excessive growth of simple organisms such as algae, blocking out light from the water and leading to the depletion of available oxygen through the decom ...
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Demonstrative plant for manure management of a medium size exploitation by anaerobic digestion and agronomic valorisation of the digestate (UNIDIGES)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Mar 1, 2015,

Background Livestock farming in Europe developed into an efficient industry during the second half of the twentieth century. However, prospects for the future are marred by an increasing number of environmental problems. One notable issue is water, air and soil pollution, and pollution risks that stem from the large quantities of manure produced in region ...
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