Our projects, WEEE-NET9 and WEEE-NET9.SPEED, are funded by EIT RawMaterials with the strategic mission of closing the loop in Europe’s raw materials value chains. Together, they address one of today’s most pressing challenges: transforming e-waste (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment – WEEE) into a valuable resource for the future.
WEEE-NET9
WEEE-NET9 focuses on empowering local recyclers in Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) countries by:
- Transferring innovative recycling technologies for WEEE.
- Building collaborative networks across industry, academia, and policymakers.
- Strengthening the policy environment to attract investment in sustainable recycling.
- Raising awareness of WEEE recycling as a cornerstone of the circular economy.
Through these efforts, WEEE-NET9 promotes innovation, knowledge-sharing, and sustainable growth across Europe.
WEEE-NET9.SPEED
WEEE-NET9.SPEED takes the mission further by scaling up bioleaching technologies to recover critical raw materials from e-waste. This breakthrough approach provides:
- An eco-friendly, low-emission alternative to conventional recycling methods.
- Improved recovery of valuable resources essential for Europe’s green and digital transitions.
- A practical pathway toward reducing environmental impact while boosting supply resilience.
