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El CTCR avanza en el desarrollo de suelas y tacones de calzado con un nuevo material para impresión 3D basado en residuos de piel curtida

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 15:20Spanish
El proyecto ECOFAP contribuye a resolver el problema del reciclado de recortes de piel en la confección de calzado, que normalmente se envían a vertedero. Se estima que los residuos generados a nivel nacional, únicamente de recortes de piel en fábricas de calzado, ascienden a 3.500 toneladas por año. Aunque existen diversas técnicas de reciclado, su aplicación en residuos complejos, como son los del calzado, no es sencilla por diferentes motivos, entre ellos, la presencia de sustancias como adhesivos o tintas. Esto hace que estos residuos no puedan ser reciclados o, si lo son, que el material reciclado resultante sea de baja calidad.
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European and Mercosur business associations ask swift conclusion of EU-Mercosur FTA

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 14:12English
In a joint call from both sides of the Atlantic, 78 business associations representing a diverse array of industries from the EU and Mercosur ask their governments to expedite the conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The statement underscores the strategic importance of reinforcing trade links, fostering investments and promoting sustainable development, which this historic agreement is built to deliver.
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Coalition of 43 Business Associations Rallies Behind Call for Bold & Open Trade Policy to Keep Europe Competitive, Prosperous & Resilient

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:44English
As the European Parliament prepares for the confirmation hearings of the new Commissioners, the Open Trade Coalition is reiterating its call for a bold and open EU trade policy. First launched in July, the Coalition has grown into a group of 43 business associations, all of them united by the shared idea that trade openness is a key driver to keep the EU competitive, prosperous, and resilient in the face of global challenges. According to the Coalition, trade openness must therefore become a top priority and veritable leitmotiv for the EU over the next five years.
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A&F PEFCR - Statement on Durability

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 13:11English
The undersigned members of the Technical Secretariat of the PEFCR on Apparel & Footwear hereby voice their concerns to their peers and to the European Commission regarding the dysfunctions that the currently adopted procedure for the calculation of the “Duration of Service” of products provokes. The “How long?” of the functional unit is meant to establish the length of time that apparel and footwear articles in the scope of the PEFCR remain in service. Time is a crucial factor for the calculation of the environmental footprint of products, as the longer a product remains in service, the lower will be its environmental impact.
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THE AEQUALIS4TCLF project: What do TCLF companies need in terms of education? You can help us!

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 11:17English
On the 11th and 12th of September, Vilnius became the hub of innovation and collaboration for Europe’s textile, clothing, leather, and footwear (TCLF) industries. Representatives from 19 public and private organisations across eight countries — Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, Lithuania, Netherlands, Serbia, and Slovenia — gathered to advance the game-changing Erasmus+ Blueprint AEQUALIS4TCLF project. This initiative is at the forefront of equipping Europe’s TCLF workforce with the vital skills needed to navigate the digital and green transitions that are reshaping the global economy.
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El CTCR consigue importantes avances en el reciclaje químico y biológico de poliuretano

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 16:28Spanish
La Red Cervera RECIPOL tiene por objetivo la constitución de una red de Centros Tecnológicos de Excelencia científico-técnica en el ámbito de la economía circular aplicada al desarrollo sistemas de reciclado y valorización económicamente viables para residuos difícilmente reciclables, principalmente para materiales compuestos, materiales plásticos complejos, residuos electrónicos, etc. El Centro Tecnológico del Calzado de La Rioja, CTCR, aporta su experiencia y conocimiento en el reciclaje y valorización de residuos de poliuretano, especialmente en el sector del calzado. Esta colaboración pionera se centra en el desarrollo de tecnologías avanzadas para cerrar el ciclo de vida de los residuos de poliuretano, dándoles un valor añadido significativo. Concretamente, está desarrollando un proceso innovador que transforma aceites vegetales, como los de soja, girasol y colza, en polioles funcionales. Estos biopolioles pueden ser utilizados en la producción de poliuretanos, ofreciendo una alternativa sostenible y renovable a los poliuretanos tradicionales derivados del petróleo.
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