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IBE Projects GmbH Leads the International AMF-CIRCULAR Consortium to Advance Toxic-Free Circularity in Europe

We are proud to announce that IBE Projects GmbH is officially leading the AMF-CIRCULAR project consortium in preparation for the upcoming European RIVCircular funding call.

The AMF-CIRCULAR project aims to solve a critical environmental challenge: the sustainable recycling of hazardous Artificial Mineral Fibers (AMF). Traditional recycling methods often fail to eliminate legacy additives and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) hidden within these waste streams.

To overcome this, our project leverages IBE’s core expertise: advanced high-temperature electric induction melting. By engineering a custom 5 t/year pilot vitrification plant, we will completely thermally destroy hazardous pollutants and transform the waste into safe, high-value secondary raw materials for the construction industry (e.g., geopolymers and precast concrete).

We are honored to coordinate this ambitious initiative alongside our esteemed European partners:

• CIEMAT  – Leading the ultra-trace environmental audit and Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA).

• IMT Nord Europe  – Driving material characterization and geopolymer formulation.

• Granygris S.L.  – Integrating the secondary raw materials into commercial building products.

• Gold AVE  – Managing the secure transboundary logistics of hazardous AMF waste.

Together, we are paving the way for a true circular economy, fully aligned with the European Green Deal and the Zero Pollution Action Plan. Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward with this groundbreaking project!