๐ฌ๐ท๐ฎ๐น๐ช๐ธ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ช Horizon 2020 project for Accelerating Water ๐ง Circularity โป๏ธ in Food ๐ง๐ ๐ฅฉ๐ and Beverage ๐บ๐ฅ Industrial ๐ญ Areas around ๐ช๐บ Europe
Thanks to the @AccelWater Project, #circulareconomy, industrial symbiosis, and cutting-edge tech came together โ and the results were next level! ๐
Throughout the project, industries across Europe saw how #innovation could turn #sustainability from a costly dream into a practical reality. ๐๐ก
Smarter water use? Checkโ
Energy and resource recovery? Checkโ
Greener production? Checkโ
We wrapped it all up in a video https://t.co/iZsTaFoXtI where our amazing #Consortium partners shared their experiences, talked about the #technologies, the demo sites, and everything that made AccelWater more than just a project โ it became a #blueprint for a greener industrial future. ๐ฑโจ
A massive THANK YOU to everyone involved โ you didnโt just imagine change, you made it #happen.๐ช
To the sky and beyond! ๐๐
๐ฝ๏ธSpecial thanks to: Alexandros Skouras, George Voursoukis and Dimitra Sakellari (Dimi & Wallace Photography/Cinematography) for this amazing video.
#AccelWater #GreenTransition #circulareconomy #SustainabilitySuccess #WastewaterInnovation #industrialsymbiosis #EcoImpact #EUprojects #wemadeithappen
Did you miss the @AccelWater Final Dissemination Event at @Beyondexpo1 on Friday, April 4th, 2025?
Donโt worry โ weโve got you covered! ๐งโจ
Check out this short recap from that dayโ now on #YouTube ! ๐ฅ
https://t.co/yJ1PB5PdZK
Great moments, inspiring speakers and a nice opportunity for the consortium of the AccelWater project to meet in person.
Thank you to everyone who joined us ๐
๐ Donโt forget to #Like, #Comment, and #Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
#ThrowbackFriday #AccelWater #BEYONDEXPO2025 #InnovationInWater #SustainabilityInAction #EUProjects #H2020 #EUprojects #HaDEA #circulareconomy #freshwater #IoT #research
๐ฑ Water Shortage Hitting the Netherlands ๐ง show us that one by one, European countries are facing a tough truth: clean drinking water is no longer a given.
๐ณ๐ฑThe Netherlandsโrenowned for its water managementโis now facing a serious threat of water shortages, with supply already struggling to meet demand.
https://t.co/5qOsY3mooi
๐ฅ This isnโt just a Dutch problem though. From Spain ๐ช๐ธ to Germany ๐ฉ๐ช, water scarcity is spreading fastโand it's becoming a global issue.
๐ Water scarcity is our new reality, and yet the pace of meaningful action remains far too slow for the urgency we face.
๐ Itโs time to act before the tap runs dry.
#WaterCrisis #ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency #Sustainability #Netherlands #Europe #GlobalIssue #WaterScarcity
๐ข Our 17th and final #newsletter of the @AccelWater project is now available! ๐๐ฑ
In this closing edition, we share the #LatestUpdates on project #Progress and highlight the #dissemination activities that have helped spread the impact of AccelWater across Europe and beyond.
Thank you to all our partners and supporters for being part of this journey towards more sustainable water management and circular economy practices within F&B industries! ๐
๐ Read the final newsletter here: https://t.co/aviiVqUPbw
#AccelWater #EUprojects #HaDEA #EUGD #GreenDeal #H2020 #agrifood
#circulareconomy #industrialsymbiosis #IoT #research #sustainability #waste
๐โจToday was the final day of @AgensoGR at #JapanITWeek Spring 2025 in Tokyo! ๐ฏ๐ต
An amazing week at the EU Pavilion showcasing our digital solutions & the @AccelWater project ๐ฑ๐ง
Thanks to all we connected withโhere's to more global innovation! ๐๐
#AGENSO#AccelWater#EUtech
๐ The Final Consortium Meeting of the @AccelWater project took place from 1โ4 April 2025, across Patras and Athens, marking the successful conclusion of a project that promotes circular economy practices in the food & beverage sector.
๐ง Technical sessions for the projectโs progress, collaborative workshops (in partnership with @BOOSTIN_eu), field visits to the Industrial Symbiosis Demonstrator (@AthenianBrewery, @FrieslndCampina Hellas, @RezosEuRnD), and a Final Dissemination Event at @Beyondexpo1 2025 showcased the impact of AccelWaterโs innovations.
๐ From by-product valorisation to circular water reuse, AccelWaterโs legacy supports both sustainability and industry competitiveness.
Thank you to everyone who supported this incredible journey! ๐งโป๏ธ
#AccelWater #CircularEconomy #WaterReuse #FoodIndustry #EUProjects #Innovation #Sustainability #BeyondExpo2025
#H2020 #AccelWater #EUprojects #circulareconomy #freshwater #IoT #research #sustainability #waste #wastewater #wastewatermanagement #wastewatertreatment #water
#WaterCircularity #Innovation #SustainableFuture #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
๐ @AccelWater at @Beyondexpo1 2025! ๐ค๐ก
Weโre excited that our Final Dissemination Event will take place during Beyond Expo 2025, happening this year at Metropolitan Expo in Athens! ๐ฌ๐ทโจ
๐ Meet us at Hall 3, Stand E25
๐ 4th โ 6th of April
๐ฅ 10:00 โ 19:00
๐ข Donโt miss our presentation entitled โ"Technologies for Circular Economy within Food and Beverage Industries"
๐ Openstage/Marketplace โ HALL 3 at Metropolitan Expo.
๐ Friday 4th of April 2025
๐ฅ 12:00-13:00
Weโll showcase key insights and groundbreaking results from AccelWaterโs efforts in advancing smart water management!
๐ See you there!
#AccelWater #Beyond2025 #WaterInnovation #AI #SmartSustainability #FutureTech
๐๐ง Join Us for the 1st Co-Creation Workshop on Circular Water Economy in Patras! ๐ง๐
Weโre excited to invite you to an engaging workshop on Public Awareness & Support for Circular Water Economy Solutions!
๐ Wednesday, April 2, 2025
๐ 8:45 AM
๐ City Loft Hotel, Patras (6 Valtetsiou Street, 26223)
Under the auspices of the @BOOSTIN_eu and @AccelWater projects, this event will:
๐น Address key challenges in water scarcity & reuse
๐น Showcase innovative solutions & success stories from Greek industries
๐น Explore social perception & awareness for a smoother transition to a circular economy
๐ Secure your spot now and be part of the movement towards a more sustainable water future!
#CircularEconomy #WaterInnovation #SustainableFuture #AccelWater #BOOSTINHorizon #WaterManagement
๐ Our partners from @BETA_TechCenter and MAFRICA S.A. have published a really interesting scientific article for ๐งwastewater reclamation and reuse in slaughterhouses under the framework of @AccelWater project.
You can find the full article here : https://t.co/HQfIVZ2ZLe
Congratulations for the great work! ๐ ๐ ๐
๐ ๐ง The EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive is getting a major upgrade!
Hereโs whatโs changing:
โ Broader coverage โ Smaller towns must now comply.
โ Advanced treatment by 2045 โ Cities must upgrade wastewater plants.
โ Stricter pollution control โ More nutrients, PFAS, and microplastics must be removed.
โ New public health measures โ Wastewater will be monitored for antimicrobial resistance & viruses (e.g., SARS-CoV-2) to detect health risks early.
โ Biggest polluters pay โ Pharmaceutical & cosmetic industries must cover at least 80% of the cost to remove micropollutants, reducing the burden on taxpayers.
โ Energy & climate neutrality โ The sector must reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
โ Stormwater management โ Cities must create flood & pollution prevention plans.
โ Circular economy boost โ Wastewater will be used to recover valuable materials like phosphorus for reuse in agriculture.
โ Improved sanitation access โ Member States must ensure public facilities for vulnerable communities by 2029.
๐๐งด However, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries come with a counterargument claiming that the directive unfairly singles them out, despite pollution coming from multiple sources. They argue that the financial burden could raise product costs for consumers and that new technologies, not extra taxes, should be the focus.
What are your thoughts? ๐ค
#CleanWater #ZeroPollution #Sustainability #EURegulations #WaterTreatment #AccelWater #CircularEconomy
๐ง ๐ The global industrial wastewater treatment market is on a steep rise, driven by the urgent need for sustainable water management across industries. With projections showing significant growth in the coming years, it's clear that advanced water treatment technologies are no longer optionalโthey're essential.
๐ The Produced Water Treatment System Marketalone is expected to grow from $4.55B (2023) to $8.41B (2034), fuelled by stricter environmental regulations, and the need for more efficient water reuse solutions.
๐ฌ Innovations in membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and electrochemical treatments are leading the way toward more cost-effective, eco-friendly, and efficient water treatment solutions.
#AccelWater opens a way towards advanced cutting-edge technologies for smart industrial water reuse -- because every drop counts. ๐ฑ๐
#WaterInnovation #SustainableIndustry #WaterReuse #CircularEconomy
โป๏ธFrom landfills to innovation hubs, Central and Eastern Europe are leading a circular economy revolution.
๐ Driven by EU policies and visionary entrepreneurs, the region is transforming waste ๐๏ธ into valuable resources ๐ฐ .
Companies like Lithuania's @vinted and Hungary's @Poliloop1 exemplify this green shift ๐ ๐ .
Discover how these changes are shaping a sustainable future ๐https://t.co/bROO1PMr33
#CircularEconomy #GreenInnovation #Sustainability
๐๐ฑ Plastic pollution is a growing threat to biodiversity, but local solutions like GESAMPA are proving that change is possible!
๐ By turning waste into opportunity, this community-driven initiative is restoring ecosystems, empowering people, and creating a model for global impact.
Read more about GESAMPA here: https://t.co/jmyDkESFjx
#BeatPlasticPollution #Biodiversity #SustainableCommunities #CircularEconomy #ActForNature #Sustainability #AccelWater
๐ข Our 16th #newsletter is out!
Check out the latest updates on AccelWaterโs progress, and dissemination activities in the link below.
๐ฉ Subscribe now to receive our news! ๐https://t.co/dqvXenuofI
#AccelWater#EUprojects#HaDEA#EUGD#GreenDeal#H2020#agrifood
#circulareconomy #industrialsymbiosis #IoT #research #sustainability #waste
๐ @AccelWater partners from NTUA will be presenting the Industrial Symbiosis Demonstrator based on the water pillar at this insightful workshop!
If you're curious about business models for industrial symbiosis and want to explore real-world cases from across Europe, this is an event you wonโt want to miss.
๐ Date: Monday, 27th January 2025
โฐ Time: 13:00โ15:00 CEST
๐ Where: Online (via Zoom)
๐ Register here: https://t.co/EpK6NN3kcn
#IndustrialSymbiosis #BusinessModels #Sustainability #AccelWater #Workshop
๐ค Are you interested in business models centered around industrial symbiosis? Then make sure not to miss our upcoming interactive Industrial Symbiosis Business Models workshop!
๐ Register now: https://t.co/Lh2meIy2ZU
๐Read more: https://t.co/qytZbwusAe
๐๐งEU Commissioner Jessika Roswall outlined a bold plan for a comprehensive EU Water Resilience Strategy to tackle #climatechange, #waterscarcity, and #Sustainability challenges.
Key points include:
โ Strengthening cross-border #Collaboration .
โ Promoting #Innovation for water efficiency.
โ Safeguarding ecosystems to ensure long-term water security.
๐ก With climate change impacting water resources across Europe, a unified approach is crucial.
๐ Read more: https://t.co/UCXG9oSVUH
@smartwatermag
#WaterResilience #EUClimateAction #WaterManagement #SmartWater #CircularEconomy #AccelWater
๐โจ After the holiday cheer, letโs take stock of what we have left.
๐ค Did you know that waste increases by 5.8 million tons during the holidays?
Hereโs how you can reduce your environmental impact:
๐ Recycle Your Tree: Look for local composting or mulching programs to give your tree and wreaths a second life.
โป๏ธ Reuse Decorations: Save ornaments, gift bags, and other items for next year.
๐ Rethink Gifting: Choose experience-based presents instead.
Read more tips in the following article: https://t.co/v1LZd7zA5l
Christmas holidays AND environmental awareness? Sounds like a plan for next year, doesnโt it? ๐ฑ๐ง๐
#SustainableLiving #CircularEconomy #AccelWater
๐โจ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at @AccelWater !
May your holidays be filled with joy, love, and endless possibilities for the year ahead. ๐งโค๏ธ
#Christmas#christmas2024#christmascountdown#christmasmood#christmasseason#christmasspirit#holidayseason #HolidayVibes #newyear2025 #xmas #yearend
#AccelWater #EUprojects #circulareconomy #industrialsymbiosis #IoT #research #Sustainability #waste #WasteManagement #wastewatertreatment #wastewater #water #watermanagement
๐ ๐ We had the incredible opportunity to present the @AccelWater project and its outcomes during #WKE2024!
With just four months remaining until the project's official conclusion, we showcased the remarkable milestones achieved so far and we have tried -successfully I think - to live up to the title of our presentation "AccelWater success story". ๐
A heartfelt thank you to @H20EU for the wonderful hospitality and to all the attendees for the insightful and fruitful discussions.
๐ค Letโs work together to find solutions to the most pressing water challenges of our time.
Hereโs to a brighter, more sustainable water future! ๐ง ๐ฑ
#AccelWater #WKE2024 #WaterInnovation #Collaboration #Horizon2020 #WaterSector #Networking #Sustainability #WaterManagement #Industries #Collaboration #SuccessStory