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TexChange

TexChange

Duration
01 / 01 / 2026 - 31 / 12 / 2028
Education

TexChange ensures alignment between training programs and the real needs of the textile industry, with a strong focus on making education more sustainable and safeguarding knowledge. 

TexChange
incolat

INCOLAT

Duration
01 / 01 / 2026 - 31 / 12 / 2028
circular economy & sustainable solutions

Development and valorization of next-generation antimicrobial (AM) and antifouling (AF) additives for coatings and plastics, tailored specifically to the needs of the agriculture and horticulture sectors.

INCOLAT
3-in-1

3-in-1

Duration
01 / 09 / 2025 - 31 / 08 / 2028
substances of concern

The “3-in-1” project aims to introduce a new measurement technique that can detect VOC, SVOC, and VVOC in a single analysis.

3-in-1
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ECÔFUNC

Duration
01 / 06 / 2025 - 31 / 05 / 2029
circular economy & sustainable solutions

ECÔFUNC is a pioneering initiative dedicated to developing eco-friendly, circular building materials 100% made in EU and derived from carbon-negative polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) produced by microorganisms utilizing CO2 as feedstock. These natural and fully biodegradable materials represent an innovative solution for sustainable construction. Additionally, ECÔFUNC aims to develop recycling methods to repurpose these materials for use in the furniture and automotive industries.

ECÔFUNC
retain

RETAIN

Duration
01 / 05 / 2025 - 31 / 10 / 2028
circular economy & sustainable solutions

Our goal is that by 2036, 90% of all tarpaulins will be reused, remanufactured, or recycled instead of discarded.

RETAIN

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20 / 03 / 2026
R&D

Evaluating Circular Footprint Formula

New study by Sofie Huysman and Jun Yin showcases practical applications and performance of the Circular Footprint Formula (CFF) by evaluating the environmental impact of thermomechanically recycled mono‑material polyester carpets.

Evaluating Circular Footprint Formula
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14 / 10 / 2025
R&D

Hikers Unknowingly Trail Microplastics Into the Wilderness

Research conducted in New York’s Adirondack Mountains suggests that hiking shoes and outdoor gear are a surprisingly significant source of microplastic contamination in remote wilderness lakes.

Hikers Unknowingly Trail Microplastics Into the Wilderness
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