FREECOVER Newsletter #1 Now Available
A Strong Start for Rare Earth Sustainability We are pleased to share the release of the first FREECOVER newsletter — highlighting the exciting progress made since the project’s launch under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges. The newsletter captures FREECOVER’s vision to develop eco-friendly solutions for Rare Earth Element (REE) recycling and features highlights […]
FREECOVER 6-Month Milestone Meeting Highlights Progress and Next Steps
July 7, 2025 The FREECOVER project, funded under Horizon Europe’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) with grant number 101182579, is pioneering sustainable solutions in rare earth element (REE) recycling through eco-friendly hydrometallurgy. On July 4, 2025, the project consortium convened its sixth-month (M6) meeting online, hosted by the University of Udine (UNIUD). This milestone event showcased […]
FREECOVER Embraces EU Guidance to Bridge Research and Policy
The FREECOVER project proudly aligns with the latest communication from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) team regarding the importance of translating scientific evidence into policy impact. As a Horizon Europe-funded initiative working on sustainable recovery of Rare Earth Elements (REEs), FREECOVER acknowledges the critical role of informing European, national, regional, and local policymakers about our […]
FREECOVER at ECOMONDO 2025
Powering Europe’s Green Future Through Rare Earth Recycling The FREECOVER Project is proud to be part of ECOMONDO 2025, the leading European expo for ecological transition, taking place from 4 to 7 November 2025 in Rimini, Italy. As Europe works to secure sustainable access to critical raw materials, FREECOVER stands at the forefront with innovative […]
FREECOVER at ISMEC 2025
Advancing Sustainable Solutions for Rare Earth Recovery The FREECOVER project was proudly represented at the International Symposium on Thermodynamics of Metal Complexes (ISMEC 2025), held in Granada, Spain, from June 9th to 12th. Researchers from both UNIUD (Università degli Studi di Udine) and UAB (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) actively participated in the symposium, contributing with […]
FREECOVER Showcased at CEDIS3 In Ankara
FREECOVER Showcased at CEDIS3: Advancing Eco-Friendly Rare Earth Recycling Through European Collaboration Ankara, May 29, 2025 — The Horizon Europe-funded FREECOVER project was presented at the CEDIS3 International Partnerships Workshop & Matchmaking Event, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Technology of Türkiye on May 29–30, 2025, in Ankara. FREECOVER focuses on advancing eco-friendly hydrometallurgical […]
Turkey’s CEDIS3 to Host FREECOVER Showcase
REECOVER Project to Be Presented at CEDIS3 International Partnerships Event in TürkiyeSITES to Highlight Breakthroughs in Sustainable Rare Earth Recycling and Circular Economy Innovation Ankara, Türkiye | May 25, 2025 — The Horizon Europe-funded FREECOVER project, focused on advancing eco-friendly hydrometallurgical technologies for sustainable rare earth element (REE) recycling, will be presented at the upcoming […]
FREECOVER Joins Circular Economy Dialogue
Rome, 15/May/2025 The FREECOVER project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, proudly took part in the 7th National Conference on the Circular Economy, held at the National Central Library in Rome. This prestigious event was organized by the Circular Economy Network and the Fondazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile, in collaboration with ENEA, and […]
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 […]
