Theseus Hub4Circularity

🎄 Happy Holidays from the Theseus-H4C Project! 🎄 As we celebrate this festive season, let’s reflect on the importance of sustainability and circularity in building a brighter, greener future. The Theseus-H4C Project is proud to work towards innovative solutions for industrial-urban symbiosis, reducing waste, and enhancing resource management to make our cities not just smarter but more sustainable. Our vision is like a Christmas tree of possibilities — layer upon layer of eco-friendly initiatives that lead to a starry future of climate neutrality and circularity. 🌍✨ Here’s to a holiday season filled with joy, collaboration, and a shared commitment to a sustainable tomorrow! Thank you for being part of this journey with us. 💚 #TheseusH4CProject #CircularEconomy #HappyHolidays #Sustainability #EcoFriendlyFuture #IndustrialUrbanSymbiosis

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Την προηγούμενη εβδομάδα από τις 3 έως τις 5 Δεκεμβρίου 2024 πραγματοποιήθηκε στην Αθήνα η εναρκτήρια συνάντηση του προγράμματος Theseus Hub4Circularity. Το πρόγραμμα Theseus στοχεύει στην προώθηση πρακτικών κυκλικής οικονομίας στην Ελλάδα, ξεκινώντας από την Αττική με την προοπτική δημιουργίας ενός πανελλαδικού δικτύου. Συντονιστής του προγράμματος είναι το Ινστιτούτο Επικοινωνίας και Υπολογιστικών Συστημάτων (ICCS) του Εθνικού Μετσόβιου Πολυτεχνείου και συμμετέχουν συνολικά 52 εταίροι περιλαμβανομένων τεχνολογικών εταιρειών, ερευνητικών κέντρων και βιομηχανιών από όλη την Ευρώπη. Το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου είναι ένας από τους εταίρους του προγράμματος και στη συνάντηση συμμετείχαν η Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια Eleni Gaki (επιστημονική υπεύθυνη του προγράμματος για το Π.Α.) και ο καθηγητής Manolis Christofakis.

🌟 Theseus-H4C Kick-off ended: A New Chapter Begins! 🌟 "As Theseus conquered the Minotaur, Theseus-H4C project aims to conquer today’s environmental challenges and climate change head-on," said Mr. Charalampos K. Manousiadis, Lead Project Manager of the Theseus-H4C Project. With determination and collaboration, our consortium is ready to transform Greece’s vision for sustainability into reality through the first Greek Hub for Circularity. Together, we’re setting the course for innovative solutions and a greener future. 🌍♻️ #TheseusHub #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #Collaboration #FutureReady #Horizon

🌟 Last but Not Least: Theseus-H4C Piloting and Demonstration in Action! 🌟 The final session of Theseus-H4C Kick-off Meeting highlighted Work Package 8 (Piloting and Demonstration) — where innovation meets real-world application. WP Leader: National Technical University of Athens, Task Leaders : Hellenic Mediterranean University, Πολυτεχνείο Κρήτης - Technical University of Crete, ICCS - NTUA , Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico Through five pilots, WP8 will test and validate cutting-edge solutions across various flows: 🧴 Biobased Materials & Packaging – Hellenic Mediterranean University, National Technical University of Athens, WATT, Tsimis S.A., Panchart 👕 Textiles – Πολυτεχνείο Κρήτης - Technical University of Crete, Recycom Greece, The University of Huddersfield, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), COMO Felt and Wadding 🏗️ CDW & Glass – ICCS - NTUA , ATHENIAN BREWERY S.A. / ΑΘΗΝΑΪΚΗ ΖΥΘΟΠΟΙΙΑ Α.Ε. ⚡ Energy – Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), TVP SOLAR SA, Clean Energy, Dimotiki Epicheirisi Tilethermansis Ptolemaidas-Dimou Eordaias 💧 Water – National Technical University of Athens, EYDAP These pilots are the stepping stones to measuring performance, assessing impact, and creating scalable, circular solutions that will pave the way for replication and upscaling across Europe. As the kick-off concludes, the real work begins—setting the basis for these transformative pilots to come to life! 🌍♻️ #TheseusHub #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #Piloting #Demonstration #RealApplications #ProjectStarts #Horizon #Technologies #Symbiosis

🌟 Day 3 of Theseus-H4C Kick-Off Takes Off with Impactful Presentations! 🌟 The third day begins with powerful insights into three technical work packages that lie at the heart of the Theseus-H4C project: 🔍 WP4 – Separation and Sorting Technologies: Innovations to optimise mixed urban waste, textile, plastic and metal sorting and upcycling, ensuring efficient resource recovery and improved circularity. WP Leader: ICCS - NTUA Task Leaders: National Technical University of Athens, Democritus University of Thrace - (D.U.Th.) ⚡ WP6 – Energy Symbiotic Flows: Cutting-edge solutions to harness and valorize energy flows. Transformation of District Heating (DH) systems by integrating innovative renewable energy technologies and leveraging digital tools for advanced energy management and control. WP Leader: Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) Participants: Dimotiki Epicheirisi Tilethermansis Ptolemaidas - Dimou Eordaias (DETIP), Clean Energy EPE, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, TVP SOLAR SA 💧 WP7 – Water Symbiotic Flows: Strategies for water recovery, reuse, and integration into circular value chains, addressing pressing water management challenges. WP Leader: National Technical University of Athens Participants: EYDAP, Develop Athens Stay tuned for more updates! 🌍♻️ #TheseusHub #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Sustainability #KickOffMeeting #Synergis #WaterSymbioticFlow #

🌟 Exploring Key Pillars of the Theseus-H4C Project: WP9, WP10, and WP11 🌟 Today’s sessions delved into the crucial work packages that will drive collaboration, social awareness, and dissemination activities for the Theseus project, maximising the project's impact. 🎯 WP9: Synergies, Replication, and Cooperation Led by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, WP9 focuses on creating synergies and fostering cooperation across regions and sectors, ensuring the replication of Theseus’s innovative solutions and extending its impact beyond Greece to other European regions. 🎯 WP10: Nexus Modelling, Social Awareness, and Training WP10, led by Imperial College London, emphasises integrated nexus modelling, combining water, energy, and material flows to optimise circularity. Also, by building social awareness through Augmented Reality (AR) and providing targeted training, WP10 ensures that stakeholders are equipped to adopt and adapt Theseus solutions effectively. 🎯 WP11: Exploitation and Dissemination Activities Coordinated by Hypertech Sustainability Research and Technology Center WP11 drives the strategic communication, exploitation, and dissemination of Theseus’s outcomes. By crafting impactful strategies and leveraging multiple channels, WP11 ensures that the project achieves visibility and long-term sustainability. Each of these work packages represents a cornerstone of the Theseus-H4C mission to establish Greece’s first Hub for Circularity (H4C) and to inspire transformative change across Europe. Stay connected as we continue to build momentum toward a more circular and sustainable future! 🌱♻️ #TheseusHub #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #Collaboration #KickoffMeeting

🌍 Advancing Circularity: The Importance of Material Processing Technologies in Theseus-H4C 🌍 As part of the Theseus-H4C project, Material Processing Technologies (WP5) plays a pivotal role in driving the transition to a circular economy. Led by CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico, this work package focuses on innovative recycling and valorisation solutions for waste streams, creating new opportunities for sustainable resource management. Task Leaders: Hellenic Mediterranean University, Technische Universität Dresden, NCSR "DEMOKRITOS", National Technical University of Athens Are you Curious to Discover How We Transform What We Have Into What We Need? 🌀 Textiles Upcycling: Starting with post-consumer textiles, we will create high-value circular products using advanced recycling techniques and AI. 📦 Packaging Upcycling: From recycled bio-based polymers, we aim to produce biodegradable materials for sustainable packaging solutions. 🏗️ Construction Materials: Using CDW and waste glass as raw inputs, we will develop durable, eco-friendly bricks and concrete. 🌱 Biobased Thin Films: Transforming food waste into innovative biobased films for sustainable packaging applications, enhanced by AI-driven processes. 🧵 Electrospinning for Thin Films: Starting with recycled polymers, we will produce advanced nanofiber films with antimicrobial properties for packaging, textiles, and agriculture. #TheseusHub #CircularEconomy #MaterialProcessing #Innovation #Sustainability #KickoffMeeting #ShapeTheFuture #Upcycling #Reuse #Horizon #TheseusH4C

🌟 Theseus Kick-off: Diving into WP2 and WP3! 🌟 Today’s sessions took us through key components of the Theseus-H4C project: 🚀 WP2 – Development of the Theseus-H4B Framework WP Leader: Link��ping University Task leaders: ICCS, UAEGEAN, RISE, CORE Exploring the foundational governance and participatory strategies that will drive the establishment of Greece’s first Hub for Circularity (H4C). With a focus on regional and interregional collaboration, WP2 sets the stage for sustainable development and replicable circular economy models across Europe. 🚀 WP3 – Digital Tools as Enablers of Greek Attica H4C and Common Initiatives WP Leader: I-SENSEGroup/ICCS Task leaders: TLNV, CORE, IRIS Unveiling the power of digital solutions, this work package focuses on integrating tools like GIS models, process simulations, and data-driven insights to support the operational success of the H4C. These tools enable efficient resource management and enhanced collaboration across stakeholders. More updates to come after the lunch break. Stay tuned! 🌍♻️ #TheseusHub #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #KickoffMeeting #Collaboration #TheseusH4C #ICCS #DigitalSolutions #GISModels #Collaboration

🌟 "A project without a timeline is just a dream." 🌟 At the heart of the Theseus-H4C project lies a robust approach to project management and ethics, ensuring that our vision of Greece’s first Hub for Circularity 🌍♻️ becomes a reality. 🎯 WP1: Project Management and Ethics 🎤 Key Speakers: Μr. Charalampos K. Manousiadis, Lead Project Manager of Theseus-H4C Project, i-SENSE Group of ICCS, shared the comprehensive framework for managing Theseus-H4C, ensuring timelines are met and ethical standards are upheld across the consortium. Marilena Xarcha, Researcher and Administrative Manager at the i-SENSE Group of ICCS, provided insights into the administrative and financial processes that will drive the project’s smooth execution, emphasizing alignment with funding requirements and efficient resource allocation. #TheseusHub #CircularEconomy #ProjectManagement #Sustainability #Innovation #KickoffMeeting