Highly innovative solution for increasing the recycling rate and reducing the need to consume natural resources

Project facts

Project promoter:
SC DEVALEX SRL(RO)
Project Number:
RO-INNOVATION-0040
Status:
Completed
Initial project cost:
€663,000
Final project cost:
€936,691

Description

The main objective of the project is to acquire modern and innovative machineries that will significantly reduce the industrial user''s environment impact by collecting the most toxic results of its activity.

The main needs of the company are to revise and innovate its production flow and its recycling processes by adapting a new technology that will reduce the company''s carbon footprint, improve productivity and increase profitability. This will increase the recycling rate, save energy, reduce greenhouse emissions and improve the employee''s skills to operate the new machinery. The innovation aspect is aimed to significantly reduce the industrial user''s environment impact by collecting the most toxic results of its activity using an adapted filter from the medical industry. Key activities include:

  • External consultancy services.
  • Investments related to the new equipment.
  • Publicity to promote the project.

The new and innovative technical solution is expected to lead to a 12% reduction in energy consumption, 48% reduction in water consumption, 30% increase in productivity and improved processing of contaminated materials. CO2 emissions are expected to decrease annually by 114,56 tonnes in 2024 versus 2020. 

Summary of project results

The primary aim of the project was to procure state-of-the-art, cutting-edge machinery that would have a substantial positive impact on the environment by efficiently capturing the most hazardous byproducts of industrial operations.

The company sought to streamline and modernize its production processes and recycling methodologies by incorporating innovative technology, thereby reducing its carbon footprint, enhancing productivity, and driving profitability. This was expected to improve recycling rates, conserve energy, minimize greenhouse gas emissions, and equip employees with the necessary skills to operate the advanced machinery. The innovative aspect of the project was aimed at dramatically reducing the environmental impact of industrial operations by harnessing an adapted medical-grade filtration system to collect toxic waste.

The implementation of this innovative technical solution was projected to result in a 12% decrease in energy usage, a 48% reduction in water consumption, a 30% increase in productivity, and improved handling of contaminated materials. By 2024, CO2 emissions are forecasted to decline by 114.56 tonnes compared to 2020 levels.

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