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 […]

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, […]

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