Library of Things in Cyprus

A "Library of Things" is an organisation that lends items to members of the local community, where people can borrow items and tools beyond traditional books. It is a concept that encourages sharing and sustainability by providing access to a wide range of items that people may only need occasionally....

Circular economy certification for Cyprus Hotels

«Προώθηση της Κυκλικής Οικονομίας στις Ξενοδοχειακές Εγκαταστάσεις» Στο Μέτρο, έχουν δικαίωμα να συμμετάσχουν αδειούχες ξενοδοχειακές μονάδες και τουριστικά καταλύματα ανεξαρτήτου μεγέθους που έχουν εξασφαλίσει άδεια λειτουργίας από το Υφυπουργείο Τουρισμού ή οι ξενοδοχειακές επιχειρήσεις που δεν είναι αδειοδοτημένες και που δικαιούνται να λειτουργούν βάσει του Άρθρου 18 του περί της Ρύθμισης...

Polyurethane/ Polystyrene recovery and reuse

The problem Rigid polyurethane foam is a thermal insulating material used in refrigerators, boilers, and thermal insulating construction products. The polyurethane waste has a long life span. It takes about 300 (three hundred years) to decomposed and that’s why we cannot drop it in the land fillings. The solution The Research and Development department...

Higher Education for Circular Economy – Cyprus University of Technology

The Cyprus University of Technology through its various research labs and departments is active in circular economy research and training through (a) Waste Management, (b) New business models and (c) Sustainable Design solutions. This work is done in collaboration with local and international partners across disciplines (academia/policy/industry) and some examples...

Recover and repurpose construction and demolition waste

At RRC (Resource Recovery Cyprus), we're dedicated to sustainable practices, especially in managing construction and demolition waste. Using a trommel machine and manual sorting, we meticulously separate clean aggregates from other materials. This hands-on approach ensures precise sorting and maximizes efficiency. Once sorted, clean aggregates are transformed into recyclable materials...

Recycled plastic waste for the production of plastic pipes

Our vision at Elysee Irrigation is to be a Green Leader Worldwide through Innovative, Smart, Easy-to-Use piping systems. Grounded in this vision, we channel our efforts towards the development and deployment of high-quality, safe, and innovative circular products. An example of this is our 3-layer Cabling Pipe, engineered with over...

Research in waste valorisation for building materials – Frederick University

Frederick University is a leading proponent of circular economy principles, actively driving the transition towards a sustainable future through innovative research and collaboration. A key focus area of the university's efforts lies in the valorisation of solid wastes to develop advanced building materials, reducing the reliance on natural resources. Through...

Water recovery and reuse for sand washing

During the process of washing sand for concrete (CYS EN12620), we use 300 tons of water for every 100 tons sand. Water and dry sand with 30% of 0.0063mm, entry the sand washer. Using a gyratory pump, the pulp (sand and water) goes through cyclone. From the cyclone we get...

Water recovery from limestone sludge for sandwashing

The production of Latouros’ calcareous limestone sand involves 3 stages of crushing. The last stage of the production process is the washing of the sand. The washing of the sand produces waste in the form of liquid sludge. The waste is processed to remove the “clear water” from the sludge. Since...