Collaboration Drives Rare Earth Success
FREECOVER’s strength lies in its quadruple helix approach, uniting academia, industry, policymakers, and civil society to scale sustainable REE recovery: 🔬 Academia – Universities lead breakthrough research.🏭 Industry – Partners test and commercialize solutions.📜 Policy Makers – Ensure alignment with EU sustainability targets.🌍 Civil Society – Science Cafés engage the public in REE challenges. Guided by SITES’s dissemination strategy, FREECOVER fosters dialogue to turn research […]
Advancing Eco-Friendly Rare Earth Solutions
Rare Earth Elements (REEs) power green technologies—from wind turbines to electric vehicles—yet their extraction poses environmental and economic challenges. FREECOVER is pioneering sustainable recovery methods to align with EU climate goals, focusing on: ✔ Eco-friendly ionic liquids – Replacing toxic solvents in REE separation.✔ Circular economy models – Integrating recycling into industrial supply chains.✔ Low-impact water treatment – Minimizing pollution from REE extraction.✔ Global […]
Media Highlights Sustainable Rare Earth Project
FREECOVER has captured national and international media attention, underscoring the urgency of sustainable Rare Earth Element (REE) recycling. Features on TG Leonardo (Italy’s premier science program) and in industry journals spotlight FREECOVER’s innovative hydrometallurgical processes, which minimize environmental harm while advancing circular economy principles. Key coverage highlights: This visibility amplifies FREECOVER’s role in shaping policies and industrial practices […]
Kick-off Meeting Marks Sustainable Rare Earth Start
January 16, 2025 – The FREECOVER project officially launched with a hybrid Kick-off Meeting hosted by the Università degli Studi di Udine, marking a pivotal step toward sustainable Rare Earth Element (REE) recovery in Europe. This ambitious Horizon Europe initiative brings together leading universities, research institutions, and industry partners to develop eco-friendly solutions critical for the EU’s green transition. Attendees from Italy, […]
