LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0
Proyecto LIFE19 ENV/ES/000098
Innovative technology scale-up for the control and automation of codigestión in WWTPs to produce green energy on demand
Ecodigestion 2.0
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Talent Factory learns about the European project LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 during a visit to the CSIC delegation in Brussels
20/10/2023, Brussels. On Thursday, October 19, we were part of a meeting held at the offices of the delegation of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Brussels, organized by Finnova Foundation, collaborator of the LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project. During the meeting, young participants from the Talent Factory School Hackathon had the opportunity to learn […]
The future of green energy debated at LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 EURegionsWeek 2023 side event
18/10/2023, Brussels. On Wednesday, October 18th, as part of the 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 (EU Regions Week) side events, from the European project LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0, we have been delighted to host a webinar titled “Green Energy Innovation: Opportunities for Regions and Municipalities through EU Funds.” The event featured prominent participants, […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 at the 5th Mediterranean Water Forum by the Mediterranean Water Institute – IME
18/10/2023, Brussels. On Wednesday, October 18th, the European project LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 attended and showcased its roll-up at the V Mediterranean Water Forum in Valencia. The project’s collaborating foundation, Finnova, represented the project at the event, which was attended by Abdelmonaam Belaati, the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries of Tunisia. This gathering brought […]
WEBINAR LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 as part of the EU Regions Week 2023 side events
16/10/2023, Brussels. From the European project LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0, we invite you to join us in the Online Webinar titled “Green Energy Innovation: Opportunities for Regions and Municipalities through EU funds” as part of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 (#EURegionsWeek). This is a side event hosted by the European project LIFE ECOdigestion […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 convenes with business leaders at the Uppery Club in Malaga
Brussels, September 21, 2023. LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project was presented by Juanma Revuelta, CEO of the Finnova Foundation, during a private talk held at the Uppery Club, an exclusive executive leadership club located in Malaga. During the meeting, various strategies for replicating the project were explored, and its potential integration into other European programs was […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 interacts and receives feedback from its booth at FYCMA Málaga
Brussels, September 21, 2023. Representatives from LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 traveled to Malaga on September 20-21, 2023, to showcase the project at the Greencities and S-Moving Fair held at FYCMA – Malaga. During the event, Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova, spoke about the project in various parallel sessions. The team in charge, composed of Eduardo Mercado, […]
Delivery of LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 Startup Europe Awards 2023 in Malaga
Brussels, September 19, 2023. LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 will be the protagonist of an exclusive event during the European Mobility Week 2023 taking place at FYCMA, Málaga. For the third consecutive year, the award ceremony for the winners of the StartUp Europe Awards will be hosted at the Greencities & S-Moving Fair, held at Palacio de […]
Global Omnium, coordinator of LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0, presents its latest technical advancements
Brussels, July 13, 2023. Global Omnium’s technical team showcased their recent advancements and results at the 6th IWA International Conference on Eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment held in Girona. The team’s progress mainly focuses on the development of the artificial intelligence component of their tool, which is based on machine learning. This work was presented at […]
Finnova presents the LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 project at the Final Conference of the MEDWAYCAP Project
Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova, explained the details of the Life Ecodigestion 2.0 project to convert putrescible organic waste into biogas. Brussels, July 11, 2023. The efficiency of water use and reuse has been the central theme of the Final Conference of the MEDWAYCAP project, held in Barcelona on July 10th and 11th. In this […]
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 project presented as a success story at the visit of the Talent Factory award winners
07/07/2023, Brussels. The European project LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 was presented yesterday, Thursday 6th July, during the visit of the winners of the Talent Factory awards to the Finnova offices in Brussels. A meeting organised by Finnova Foundation together with TF Talent Factory, an entrepreneurial initiative to help young people to adapt to a real scenario […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 promotes improvements in sanitation systems
Today, 3.5 billion people still live without safe toilets. These situations lead to the spread of disease and increase the threat to nature. World Toilet Day focuses on “The Sanitation Crisis” and underlines the importance of acting as soon as possible to prevent greater problems. A hummingbird, representative of the day’s celebration, takes centre stage […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 at the European Week of Waste Reduction (EWWR)
INNOVATION IN ORGANIC WASTE MANAGEMENT Within the framework of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR), our main aim with this campaign is to create environmental awareness about the sustainable management of resources and waste. Since the beginning of the European Week for Waste Reduction in 2009, over 100,000 awareness-raising initiatives on waste prevention have […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 joins the global promotion of eco-friendly practices
Brussels, November 1st, 2023. Today, Wednesday, November 1st, from the European project LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0, we join the global community in commemorating World Ecology Day. This significant occasion aims to raise awareness and sensitize people to the necessity of preserving the environment and promoting ecological actions that contribute to the health of our planet. Through […]
How does LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0’s biogas production contribute to preserving geodiversity?
Brussels, October 6th, 2023. On International Geodiversity Day, LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 joins in this global commemoration to promote the various aspects that render geodiversity a benefit to the environment and life. This date provides us with an opportunity to foster understanding and awareness of its valuable heritage, as well as to highlight the close relationship […]
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES – Girls4Tech LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 Initiative
03/10/2023. Brussels. From the European project LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0, we are delighted to announce the Girls4Tech LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 Initiative. The Girls4Tech LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 initiative is an educational and innovation competition aimed at encouraging the participation of girls and boys from specific schools in Valencia, Puzol, and Catarroja in the fields of science, technology, […]
Three ways in which LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 enhances the resilience and sustainability of Urban Economies
Brussels, October 2, 2023. This year’s World Habitat Day focuses on the concept of ‘Resilient Urban Economies’ and highlights cities’ capacity to act as catalysts for fostering inclusive, environmentally friendly, and sustainable economic growth. This year 2023 has been particularly challenging for global urban economies, with growth slowing down to around 2.5%. Achieving sustainable economic […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 transforms organic waste from the HORECA sector into circular opportunities
Brussels, September 27, 2023. Today, on World Tourism Day, from LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0, we want to highlight the benefits of our solution, designed to address the underlying challenges of dealing with organic waste generated in various sectors, particularly in the HORECA industry, which encompasses hotels, restaurants, and catering. In the context of sustainability, the hospitality […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 promotes renewable energy production on World Environmental Health Day
Brussels, September 26, 2023. World Environmental Health Day underscores the global commitment to safeguarding human health by improving environmental well-being. This link between our environment and health encompasses factors such as air pollution, chemicals, agriculture, climate change, and water quality. Recognizing human activities as the primary drivers of environmental degradation is essential, which is why […]
Get to know the winners of the LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 Startup Europe Awards 2023
Brussels, September 22, 2023. The awards ceremony for the Startup Europe Awards LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0 took place within the framework of the European Mobility Week 2023, held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga (FYCMA). With a carefully selected jury composed of João Simão, Executive Director of the Portuguese Water Partnership; Mark Barker, […]
LIFE ECOdigestion 2.0, aligned with EU environmental objectives of SOTEU 2023
On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg (France) to give her speech in the State of the Union (SOTEU) debate. The President of the European executive took stock of the actions carried out by the Union over the past year and […]
PARTNERS
GLOBAL OMNIUM
Global Omnium Medioambiente S.L (GO) pertenece al grupo de empresas Global Omnium y es la empresa coordinadora y responsable de la gestión del proyecto.
Global Omnium Medioambiente S.L. fue fundada en 1918, uniéndose al grupo Aguas de Valencia en 1993, actualmente denominado Grupo Global Omnium. La actividad empresarial de este grupo de empresas se centra en la gestión del ciclo integral del agua, desarrollando múltiples líneas de negocio complementarias que crean sinergias para la optimización de los recursos hídricos, además del tratamiento de residuos.
Hoy en día, el grupo empresarial gestiona en torno a 400 estaciones de depuración de aguas residuales (EDAR), asegurando que sus vertidos cumplen con los requisitos legales. Estas plantas de tratamiento tienen todas las tecnologías disponibles en el mercado para atender a una población de 5.5 millones de usuarios en diferentes áreas geográficas. Con este fin, el grupo está constantemente analizando nuevas soluciones que, al tiempo que refuerzan el principal negocio de la compañía, incluyen nuevos servicios para satisfacer las necesidades de los clientes y la sostenibilidad ambiental.
En los últimos años, bajo el compromiso de mejora continuada de la empresa y con el cometido de ofrecer un servicio de calidad, Global Omnium ha ejecutado un gran número de proyectos de investigación con financiación nacional y europea y ha iniciado diversos proyectos internacionales que le han llevado a África, Oriente Medio, Latino América y Estados Unidos.
Finalmente, Global Omnium ha formalizado su compromiso con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de las Naciones Unidas, integrando sus principales propuestas de actuación en su estrategia corporativa. Mediante la adhesión a la Red española del Pacto Mundial a través de la firma del compromiso el 6 de septiembre 2019, la compañía se integra como “participant” en United Nations Global Compact. Se trata de la mayor iniciativa de responsabilidad social y desarrollo sostenible del mundo protagonizada por organizaciones y empresas. Un compromiso firme con la sostenibilidad que Global Omnium mantiene desde hace años en todas sus vertientes, especialmente en la medioambiental y que ahora encuentra un encaje reconocible en los ODS.
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ÁGUAS DO CENTRO LITORAL
Águas do Centro Litoral, S.A. (AdCL), fue creada el 29 de mayo de 2015 mediante Decreto Ley n. 92/2015, integrando las antiguas empresas de servicios Águas do Mondego, Simlis y Simria. Esta entidad opera el Sistema de Saneamiento y Abastecimiento de Agua Multi-municipal del Centro de Portugal (MMWSSSCP), que cubre un área geográfica de 5.485 Km2 y es el resultado de la agregación del sistema de saneamiento multi-municipal del estuario de Aveiro, el saneamiento multi-municipal sistema de Lis, y el sistema pluri-municipal de abastecimiento de agua y saneamiento de Baixo Mondego-Bairrada. AdCL y las empresas del Grupo Águas de Portugal se dedican a promover el equilibrio entre los elementos naturales, aire, agua y tierra, y el esfuerzo ecológico sostenido.
El MMWSSSCP cubre la captación, tratamiento y suministro de agua para consumo público, la captación, tratamiento y rechazo de efluentes domésticos y urbanos, y la recepción de efluentes, su tratamiento y rechazo, los cuales deben realizarse de manera regular, continua y eficiente. La principal actividad de la empresa es el suministro de agua y tratamiento de efluentes. Sin embargo, otras actividades son intrínsecas a esta actividad principal como son el control de la calidad del agua, el control de la calidad de los efluentes rechazados, el mantenimiento de un sistema de calidad global, la gestión de activos, la planificación y ejecución de inversiones, el control de gestión, el sistema contable, entre otras.
AdCL está comprometida con la mejora continua, proporcionando infraestructuras y equipos, así como la información y los recursos necesarios para asegurar la efectividad y eficiencia de sus procesos, contribuyendo a la mejora de la calidad de vida de la comunidad y a la creación de valor en la región.
Posee un laboratorio acreditado por IPAC desde 2002, según NP EN ISO/IEC 17025, con el certificado no. L0290, que se puede consultar en la web del Instituto Portugués de Acreditación, www.ipac.pt
FINNOVA
Finnova (FIN) es una fundación europea privada sin ánimo de lucro con sede en Bruselas (Bélgica). La misión de Finnova es ayudar en la creación de iniciativas innovadoras (Innova) a través de la financiación y el apoyo adecuados. Las áreas de especialización de Finnova incluyen el desarrollo sostenible, la economía circular, la gestión de aguas y residuos, empleo y juventud, TIC y el turismo, entre otros.
Finnova tiene como objetivo promover una cultura de innovación a través de estrategias y prácticas inteligentes en diferentes entidades, instituciones, organizaciones y comunidades en toda la UE y otras áreas geográficas.
La fundación tiene experiencia para impulsar la Innovación Abierta y el emprendimiento con el fin de buscar soluciones tecnológicas a problemas ambientales comunes. Finnova ayuda a las empresas a comercializar los productos, procesos y servicios. Esto es parte de la misión de Finnova en este proyecto.
De entre las competencias desarrolladas por Finnova destaca el desarrollo de estrategias de comunicación y difusión, actividades de networking, promoción y lobby, el asesoramiento legal y financiero o el soporte legal y financiero a la innovación.
OUR PROJECT
The energy consumed in the wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) of the European Union (EU) is between 1 and 3% of the total energy produced in the Union, which represents about 10,000 GWh/year and causes the emission of more than 27 million tons of CO2 to the atmosphere. Furthermore, this electricity demand is going to increase approximately 20% in 15 years.
