Upcycling Secondary Resources
Increasing Circularity in Process Industries by Upcycling Secondary Resources
ICARUS aims to provide technological support to energy-intensive and construction industries for the transition to more sustainable and digital processes in a business model for successful market implementation.
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Porto Business School Enhances Carbon Footprint Measurement
Porto Business School (PBS) has reached a new milestone in its commitment to sustainability by implementing comprehensive carbon footprint measurement across all three scopes. This initiative aligns with ICARUS’s objectives to promote sustainable practices in education and urban development. By evaluating Scope 3 emissions (the most challenging category) PBS is setting a benchmark for environmental… Continue reading Porto Business School Enhances Carbon Footprint Measurement
Ordem dos Arquitectos Proposes Special Public Administration Career
The Portuguese Architects’ Association (Ordem dos Arquitectos) has proposed the creation of a Special Career within Public Administration to recognise the technical, strategic, and social importance of architects in public-sector roles. This aligns with ICARUS’s mission to support sustainable urban planning and the development of circular, high-quality built environments. The initiative aims to ensure fairer… Continue reading Ordem dos Arquitectos Proposes Special Public Administration Career
A Portuguese entity involved in the ICARUS project, is leading the development of the Digital Product Passport.
ISQ’s Strategic Role in ICARUSISQ participates as one of 18 partners across 7 European countries in the ICARUS project, a Horizon Europe initiative with about €10 million in fundingWithin this framework, ISQ is taking the lead on the development of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), aligned with the new EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products.… Continue reading A Portuguese entity involved in the ICARUS project, is leading the development of the Digital Product Passport.
ISQ joins €10 million European project to transform industrial waste into circular materials
The ISQ is a partner in the ICARUS project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming industrial waste into sustainable circular materials. With a €10 million investment, the project focuses on developing innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact and promote a circular economy. The initiative brings together experts and organizations across Europe to advance research and… Continue reading ISQ joins €10 million European project to transform industrial waste into circular materials
Planet Under Construction
Europe’s construction sector is a major contributor to environmental challenges, accounting for nearly 40% of total emissions and producing almost a third of all waste in the EU. The sector heavily relies on finite natural resources such as sand, gravel, and metals, whose extraction damages ecosystems and generates greenhouse gases. Despite awareness, progress toward circular… Continue reading Planet Under Construction
