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R8 TECHNOLOGIES, last year’s Baltic Sustainability Award winner in Innovation, is making a big impact with R8 Jenny. 💡 Their solution reduces energy use in commercial buildings by up to 20% each month, cutting costs, lowering CO2 emissions, and keeping comfort levels high. Winning the Baltic Sustainability Award gave R8 the momentum to expand, proving how support can drive sustainable solutions. 👉 Our mission is to give a platform to such innovative solutions and help them grow. Read the full opinion article from Siim Täkker, the CEO: https://lnkd.in/d7kAemPS and see how R8 is setting the standard for a greener future.

There's a groundbreaking technique in rainwater harvesting that's turning heads with its simplicity and eco-friendliness. -This innovative system not only captures rainwater efficiently but also purifies and stores it, all thanks to some advanced technology. -It's designed to be adaptable, cost-effective, and even runs on solar power-really capturing the essence of utilizing natural resources! -This isn't just about saving water; it's about adopting a sustainable lifestyle that can make a substantial difference to our planet. How about embracing this eco-friendly innovation at your place? Video credit goes to the respective owner.

10/12 A post a day until the launch of our 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲: How do we build products nature would love? Over twenty years ago, William McDonough & Michael Braungart published their book about Cradle to Cradle. The concept includes three key ideas: ➿ Everything is a resource for something else ☀ Use clean and renewable energy 🌈 Celebrate diversity 🥇 Cradle to Cradle is not just a methodology of product design and management; it is also a product standard overseen by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. ☘ In the end, it comes down to designing products the way nature does. 🎓 Want to learn more about sustainable products? Join the Green PO Kick-Start Course about Sustainable Products https://lnkd.in/dErGtEZ9 #productmanagement #productownership #sustainability Image Credit: Felix Müller, zukunft-selbermachen.de

🌿 Highlights from the Biobased Circular Economy Workshop group discussion ♻️ during POLICIES TO PROMOTE CROSS-REGIONAL COLLABORATION Workshop, held on 📅 June 11, 2024. *Effective Support for Cross-Regional Collaboration: - Joint Projects and Initiatives: Participation in projects such as I3 Interreg, EIE, ERASMUS, EEA & Norway Grants, and the Vanguard initiative strengthens cross-border cooperation. 🤝🌍 - Diplomatic Interactions: Regular interregional workshops, high-level meetings, and diplomatic interactions pave the way for collaborative initiatives. 🏛️🗣️ - European Networks: Networks like Enterprise Europe Network facilitate matchmaking events and project consortia construction. 🌐🔗 - Financial Support: Funding for Horizon Europe project proposals and creation of Rete Alta Tecnologia in Emilia Romagna region to support high-tech labs and technopoles. 💶🏢 *Mechanisms to Link European Research Excellence and Knowledge Valorization: - Market Translation: Structures like clusters, EDIHs, and technology transfer centres help translate research results into market-ready innovations for SMEs and spin-offs. 🏢💡 - Fiscal Incentives: Incentives for exploring and bringing EU project results to market, supported by national dedicated funding and programs like RVP from the World Bank. 💰📊 - Intermediaries: Need for intermediaries to bridge the gap between research and companies, providing essential support services. 🤝🔬 *Practices to Align and Reinforce European Research Projects with Regional/National Strategies: - Working Groups: Creation of topic-specific working groups to build teams ready for EU project calls, aligned with S3 strategies. 🗂️🔍 - Regional Strengths: Prioritising research areas leveraging existing regional strengths or addressing significant challenges, aligning with Smart Specialization strategies. 🧭🌍 - Model Regions: Identifying regions with strong R&D integration and highlighting best practices. 🌟📈 *Factors Promoting or Hindering Cross-Regional Cooperation: - Promoting Factors: Alignment of funding, open innovation platforms, and simplified legal and administrative procedures. 🌐🤝 - Hindering Factors: Communication gaps, confidentiality concerns, and delays in national support mechanisms. 🚫🔒 By leveraging these insights and fostering collaboration, we can drive forward sustainable practices in the biobased circular economy, enhancing innovation and competitiveness. 🌟🚀💼 📎More details: https://lnkd.in/dkqfn5ya 🤝🤝🤝  ART-ER S. cons. p. a. | Trondheim Tech Port | University of Split | Eurecat - Technology Centre | ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH INESC Brussels HUB | Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche | Masaryk University | Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) #CircularEconomy #BiobasedInnovation #Sustainability #TwinTransition #KnowledgeTransfer #GreenEconomy

The journey has begun! 🎉 As The Center for Sustainable Journeys in Engineering and Innovation, we’re focused on creating real-world impact through sustainable solutions. 🌍💡 We’d love to hear your thoughts: What role does innovation play in shaping a sustainable future? Let’s start a conversation! 💬✨ Follow us for insights into our upcoming projects and initiatives. #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #InnovationForGood #SustainableDevelopment

Guilera's Role in the Transformation Towards More Sustainable Mobility and a Greener Planet At Guilera, we are committed to cleaner mobility and sustainability. Below are the key aspects of our commitments: Innovation in Electric Mobility: We focus on developing electric mobility solutions for both ON and OFF-road vehicles, which help reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transportation. Technology and Efficiency: We invest in advanced technologies that improve energy efficiency, including high-capacity batteries and energy management systems to optimize electric vehicle performance. Commitment to Sustainability: We implement sustainable practices in our supply chain and manufacturing processes, using recyclable materials and reducing waste. Collaboration and Partnerships: We collaborate with other organizations and initiatives to promote sustainable mobility and advance the adoption of clean technologies. Education and Awareness: We actively promote the importance of sustainable mobility and environmental responsibility through education and public awareness efforts. In partnership with R4S Roots 4 Sustainability, we are developing a sustainability strategy based on BCorp standards. This certification recognizes companies with high standards of environmental, social, and legal transparency. Our goal is to reduce our environmental and social impact while improving governance, positioning us as a sustainability leader in the electromechanical industry and family businesses. Our efforts align with global objectives to reduce emissions and improve quality of life. Through our publications, we aim to demonstrate our commitment and raise societal awareness about the need to secure a sustainable future for future generations.

The Rise of Eco-Innovation, why Sustainability is the New R&D? Innovation is no longer just about creating new products... it’s about creating solutions that solve environmental problems. Eco-innovation is driving businesses to rethink everything from product design to packaging and materials. Sustainability is becoming central to R&D, not just a side consideration. What’s your business doing to innovate sustainably? Whether it’s using renewable materials or developing circular products, there’s a lot to learn from one another. Let’s talk about how we can make innovation work for both business and the planet. 👇

The ELS technology developed in the LIFE Waste2Coag project valorises brines and industrial metal scrap wastes into coagulants. This ELS technology will avoid unsustainable disposal  of brines and is in line with circular economy principles. Furthermore, the ELS can be considered as a zero-waste technology as it does not generate any unwanted stream or by-product, ensuring it is an efficient and sustainable solution. The LIFE Waste2Coag is proud to be contributing to a greener global environment through its innovative solution. AIDIMME. Technology Institute Global Omnium Isle Utilities Aquafin CREACIONES JOVIAR SL CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency LIFE Programme

Sustainability is certainly not a new topic for ARDEX – but one that we haven't talked about much so far. That's why we have now created a central place where you can find out more about sustainability at ARDEX: https://brnw.ch/21wIo9T #ardex #construction #sustainability #buildingtomorrow