Circular Economy \u2013 from the idea to concrete solutions was the title of the JOANNEUM RESEARCH workshop at the Austrian Institute of Technology's (AIT) Technology Talks Austria. Around 100 participants took part on 12 September 2024 at the MuseumsQuartier in Vienna.<\/p>\n
\u201eConcrete solutions that also work technically and economically on an industrial scale are important\", says Sara Carniello<\/strong>, researcher at the Institute LIFE<\/a> at JOANNEUM RESEARCH and moderator of the session. \"And this requires technically skilled people and companies who are prepared to take on the existing challenges and who also see a business case in them.\" In the keynote speeches, various elements of success, basic and applied research and implementation were highlighted using specific examples.<\/p>\n Renato Sarc<\/strong> from the Montanuniversit\u00e4t Leoben provided insights into the research aspect and the role of the university in developing the necessary expertise. Waste management \u2013in particular the sorting of material flows \u2013 makes an important contribution to the circular economy, as waste will always be generated. However, waste management is a regulated industry and politicians are called upon to create appropriate rules that promote reuse and recycling, the scientist said.<\/p>\n Thomas L\u00e4ngle<\/strong> from the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in Karlsruhe argued in favour of closing the implementation gap. This would be possible through intensive cooperation between research, industry and politics in technological and economical terms. He illustrated this with reference to Fraunhofer projects in the field of sorting waste materials using sensor technology and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n Bernadette Triebl-Wurzenberger<\/strong> from Saubermacher discussed various factors on which the success of circular models depends: for example, the recyclability of products, incentives and steering measures (taxes, subsidies, collection quotas, landfill bans, etc.), legal framework conditions or partnerships in the area of R&D, but also transparency, controls and sanctions. She provided insights into a gypsum-to-gypsum recycling plant (gypsum is 100 per cent recyclable), which Saubermacher will operate together with partner companies. In addition to technical development, this also required the establishment of a new value chain.<\/p>\n Kurt Satzinger<\/strong> from Voestalpine AG presented the company's plan for the transformation of steel production, Greentec Steel. The path leads from conventional blast furnaces powered by fossil-based energy to hybrid concepts with electric arc furnaces and hydrogen-based steel production. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2035 (compared to 2019) and ultimately achieve the net zero target by 2050. The first major transformation step has been achieved with the electric arc furnaces in Linz and Donawitz, which would save 5 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions in Austria. This corresponds to the emissions of around 2 million cars per year (at 125g\/km and 15,000 kilometres driven).<\/p>\n In an audience survey at the end of the session, 100 per cent of the participants agreed that the circular economy opens up new opportunities for European innovation and expertise. The question of whether it would help the European economy in the long term that the circular economy in Europe is based on investment as well as requirements and regulations was answered overwhelmingly in the \"Yes\" category. In general, recycling and cooperation were seen as the greatest levers for the concrete implementation of the circular economy.<\/p>\n \"In summary, it can be said that the potential of the circular economy for sustainable production, but also for innovation and competitiveness in general, has been recognised and is being put into practice by many companies,\" summarised moderator Carniello. \"There was also broad agreement that cooperation with partners, but also political control \u2013 both financially and through regulations \u2013 are essential for the success of the circular economy.\"<\/p>\n Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas L\u00c4NGLE, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Karlsruhe Moderation: Dott.a<\/sup> Sara CARNIELLO, MBA, JOANNEUM RESEARCH<\/p>\n Circular Economy \u2013 von der Idee zu konkreten L\u00f6sungen, so der Titel des Workshops der JOANNEUM RESEARCH bei den Technology Talks Austria des Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT). Rund 100 Teilnehmende waren am 12. 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Business and industry<\/h3>\n
Public opinion poll<\/h3>\n
The speakers<\/h3>\n
\nMag.a<\/sup> Bernadette TRIEBL-WURZENBERGER, Saubermacher Dienstleistungs AG
\nDr. Kurt SATZINGER, voestalpine AG
\nAss. Prof. DI Dr. Renato SARC, Montanuniversit\u00e4t Leoben<\/p>\nMore infos and links<\/h3>\n
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