In the heart of Northern Italy, the Veneto Hub for Circularity is pioneering a new industrial-urban symbiosis model — turning used cooking oils into high-value biomaterials and demonstrating how waste can become a cornerstone of the regional bioeconomy. A Circular Vision for Cooking Oils Every day, millions of kitchens across…
SENTIATECH Congress took part in Valencia, Spain on the 21st and 22nd October with over 200 professionals from the scientific community, general public, industry and policy makers sectors. SENTIATECH is an international platform focused on sustainable technologies for water, soil and environmental protection where researchers, technology providers and policymakers present…
The EUROTOX 2025 Congress took place in Athens, Greece, from 14 to 17 September 2025, gathering researchers, regulators, and industry experts to discuss the latest advances in toxicology and chemical safety. Around 800 people attended this relevant event that connected several fields (neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, environmental studies), and different toxicants (PFAS,…
The fourth Hycool_IT general assembly meeting took place on the 4th and 5th November at the Dipartimento di Energia premise at Politecnico di Milano in Italy. In general the consortium discussed important issues to advance in the project objectives and took decisions to achieve the proposed objectives. Within the framework…
The shift towards a sustainable energy future is among our most urgent challenges. As Europe strives to achieve its bold climate goals and lessen reliance on fossil fuels, innovative approaches are essential to revolutionise energy generation, distribution, and use. To tackle these issues, experts, researchers, policymakers, and innovators from worldwide…
About TimespanTimespan is a cultural organisation and accredited museum based in Helmsdale, a remote village in the far north of the Scottish Highlands. Founded in 1986 by the Helmsdale Heritage and Arts Society, it was established to preserve and share the history of the local area while serving the needs…
During the last edition of Sustainable Places conference held in Milan at the Monte Rosa 91 Conference Centre from the 8th to the 10th October our colleagues from Politécnico de Milano Marcello Aprile and Rossano Scocia, Eduard Loscos from IDP and Fausto Sainz Salces from COMET and Sander Smit and…
Fundación Patrimonio Natural de Castilla y León (FPNCyL) is a public entity depending on the Ministry of Environment, Housing and Land Use Planning (i.e. Consejería de Medio Ambiente, Vivienda y Ordenación del Territorio) of the regional government of Castilla y León (Junta de Castilla y León). Regional Strategy of Circular…
Researchers from the PeCATHS project consortium have published a significant new paper in Joule titled “Photoelectrochemical valorisation of biomass via selective oxidation to enable sustainable solar fuels” (link to article). This publication represents a significant milestone in the project’s mission to advance sustainable hydrogen production and green chemical synthesis through…
The International Conference “PFAS – Challenges and Scientific Perspectives in Human Health Risk Assessment” took place from October 8-10, 2025, in Berlin, Germany, both in-person and online. Organized by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), the event brought together scientists and risk assessors to discuss the challenges and…
The global demand for cooling is rising faster than ever. From industrial facilities to data centres and logistics hubs, cooling systems are critical for maintaining productivity and comfort. Yet, they are also among the most energy-intensive technologies in use today. As the European Union accelerates its transition toward climate neutrality,…
The DYMAN project consortium gathered in Sant Cugat del Vallès, near Barcelona, for its Second General Assembly (GA) on 15–16 October 2025. Hosted at the El Sant Cugat Hotel, the two-day meeting brought together partners from across Europe to share progress, discuss technical achievements, and align strategies for the coming…
