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Here are the newest updates on weTHINK. and our cooperation partners. We post everything from press releases to short status updates for you to stay in the loop of the world of weTHINK.
weTHINK. 02 JUL 2024 Railway Infrastructure Conference
Our last weTHINK. Railway Infrastructure Conference, 02 JUL 24, 10:00 – 13:00 CET has successfully done by collaborating with experts in the railway infrastructure field. We had speakers from “DB InfraGO AG“, “HS2“, and “voestalpine Signaling UK Ltd“.
The two main topics of the event were the following:
“Cause-Effect Relationship Between The Use of Resources and The Network Status Rating”
“HS2 – The UK Highspeed Railway Track – Lifecycle Management Strategy”
You can find all contents of this conference posted on our Railway Infrastructure Group (registration needed), and on our YouTube channel.
We’re now also excited to announce our upcoming weTHINK. Railway Infrastructure online conference, 27 NOV 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 CEST.
The agenda is posted on our “Events” section (where you can also register). Looking forward to see you there.
weTHINK. Waste Circularity TEAM
Krumpendorf 22 JUL 24
weTHINK. 22 MAY 2024 Waste Circularity Conference
weTHINK. has dedicated its efforts to collaborate with experts in the waste circularity field and conduct an online conference with excellent keynote speakers from the “Federal Ministry for Climate Action”, “vdz”, “Geocycle Holcim”, and “Norske Skog”. Moreover, Greenpeace joined the panel discussion.
This 22 MAY 24 waste circularity online conference was successful by which we had more than 180 registrations. Contents of this conference are posted on our waste circularity group (registration needed), and on our YouTube channel.
We’re now also excited to announce our upcoming weTHINK. Waste Circularity RDF/SRF online conference, 06 NOV 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 CEST.
The agenda is posted on our “Events” section(where you can also register). Looking forward to see you there.
weTHINK. Waste Circularity TEAM
Krumpendorf 10 MAY 24
Slovenian Translation of the weThink. RDF/SRF WASTE CIRCULARITY POSITION PAPER on Manufacturing, Quality, Quality Assurance, and Co-processing of SRF in the Cement Industry
Kindly find the Slovenian Translation of the weThink. RDF/SRF Waste Circularity Position Paper on Manufacturing, Quality, Quality Assurance, and Co-processing of SRF in the Cement Industry.
Elaborated by: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.mont. Roland Pomberger & Ass.Prof. DI Dr.mont. Renato Sarc Montanuniversitaet Leoben
Copyright 2024 weTHINK. WBE THINK Initiative GmbH. Translation into other languages than Slovenian and publication (digital, online print etc) outside Slovenia in part or in full is subject to written authorization by weTHINK. Please direct requests to info@wethink.eu.
weTHINK. Waste Circularity TEAM
Krumpendorf 10 MAY 24
weTHINK. Newsletter and Upcoming Events 2024
weTHINK. has dedicated its efforts for the past year to collaborate with the University of Leoben, and come up with a position paper about the Manufacturing, Quality, Quality Assurance, and Co-processing of SRF in the Cement Industry. This paper is elaborated by Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.mont. Roland Pomberger & Ass.Prof. DI Dr.mont. Renato Sarc, Montanuniversitaet Leoben.
This position paper was presented on 17 APR 2024 during the weTHINK. – ISR Ljubljana, Slovenia – Roundtable Waste Circularity Conference. This event had professors give some very interesting presentations (found on our weTHINK. waste circularity group). Topics of presentations are:
- Solutions and Importance of a Well-Designed Waste Management System For Slovenia; Elaborated by: Ass.Prof. Dr. Renato Sarc
- Key Principles Crucial to Waste Management; Elaborated by: Prof. Dr. Mont. Roland Pomberger
- Consultation on Sustainable Waste Management: Towards a Green and Progressive Society Through Effective Waste Management (In Slovenian and English Languages) (Inštitut Za Strateške Rešitve) (Ljubljana)
- EU Expectations Towards a Circular Economy (In Slovenian Language) (by Prof. Dr. Filip Kokalj) (Univerza v Mariboru)
We’re now also excited to announce our upcoming weTHINK. Waste Circularity RDF/SRF online conference, 22 MAY 2024, 10:00 – 13:30 CEST. We are expecting again 150+ registrations for this event. The topics to be discussed are:
- “Legal perspectives and trends on national and European level for RDF/SRF”
- “Technical challenges and innovation/ best practices for RDF /SRF”
The agenda is posted on our “Events” section(where you can also register). Looking forward to see you there.
weTHINK. Waste Circularity TEAM
Krumpendorf 10 MAY 24
weTHINK.- IWWG new podcast series
weTHINK. and The International Waste Working Group (IWWG) have organized their first podcast together, focused on Thermal Treatments for Municipal Solid Waste.
IWWG is a wide, active, scientific and professional forum, created in 2022 with the view to promote and disseminate new developments in the waste management industry worldwide. The cooperation between weTHINK. and IWWG aims to facilitate knowledge exchange between the industry and academic sectors regarding waste circularity.
Prof. Dr. Umberto Arena (The University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy) and Prof. Dr. Lidia Lombardi (Niccolo Cusano University, Italy) coordinate the Task Group on thermal treatment.
The guests for the first podcast were:
- Prof. Dr. Marco Castaldi (The City College of New York, USA);
- Prof. Dr. Massimiliano Materazzi (University College London, UK);
- Christophe Cord`Homme (Waste TT / International Solid Waste Association, France).
weTHINK. Waste Circularity TEAM
Krumpendorf 20.12.2022
weTHINK. statement regarding the European Commission`s upcoming Guidance for supporting sustainable public infrastructure projects
As part of our commitment to connect the international strategy makers with the most important experts from the construction industry, weTHINK.`s network of partners has actively engaged in supporting the European Commission`s upcoming Guidance to support the preparation and implementation of sustainable public infrastructure projects through public procurement.
The Guidance will consist of good practices, lessons learned, and new ideas to support stakeholders that are involved in public procurement of sustainable infrastructure.
As such, we are happy to share with you the contributions from The German Cement Works Association (VDZ), The Austrian Cement and Concrete Association (VÖZ), The European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE), Amiblu Holding GmbH and Sixense Romania & Southeastern Europe.
weTHINK. Construction TEAM
Krumpendorf 10.06.2022
UPGRADE of Photovoltaic Installation at SALONIT to 3,7 MWp
The Slovenian Cement Plant SALONIT Anhovo has decided to install an additional capacity of solar power plants with a rated power of 1.5 MW, which are expected to be put into service in autumn 2022.
Here are more details about this green electricity project from SALONIT’s own public information: “This will provide an additional source of renewable energy on our path to energy self-sufficiency, in line with our development plans.
We plan to achieve a total rated power of solar power over 3.7 MW by autumn 2022, generating 3,520 MWh of green electricity per year. By 2024, we want to put over 5 Mw of installed solar power, which will be provided with additional solar power plants on all suitable roofs in the industrial complex and on the ground in the quarry and in the area of the old cement plant.
Solar power plants and the first hydrogen bottling plant in Slovenia represent the first concrete steps towards our strategic goal – carbon neutral cement production with minimal environmental impact by 2035.”
For more information send an email to info@wethink.eu
Krumpendorf 14.1.2022
SALONIT and INTERENERGO are partners in the weTHINK.eu Initiatives. For more information on Photovaltaic Turnkey projects, qualification steps and financial proposals please contact info@wethink.eu
Salonit Anhovo and Interenergo sign an agreement on the construction of one of the largest rooftop solar power plants in Slovenia.
Read the full press release hereWhat is new?
Today, on the 31st of August 2021, Salonit strengthened its ambition to become a carbon-free cement production plant by signing an agreement with Interenergo for the construction of one of the largest rooftop solar power plants in Slovenia. The solar power plant will produce 2,120 MWh of electricity annually and has a peak power of 2,2 MWp. With the new solar power plant, Salonit will indirectly contribute to the reduction of up to 995 tonnes of CO2 per year.
SALONIT and INTERENERGO are partners in the weTHINK.eu Initiatives. For more information on Photovaltaic Turnkey projects, qualification steps and financial proposals please contact info@wethink.eu
Salonit Anhovo and Interenergo sign an agreement on the construction of one of the largest rooftop solar power plants in Slovenia.
Read the full press release hereResults of weTHINK. awareness campaign against the negative effects of the four Chinese state-owned construction companies on the sustainability criteria for the €1.2bn Divaca-Koper railway project
weTHINK. started an awareness campaign with a group of Slovenian and Austrian construction companies against the negative effects (employment, sustainability) of 4 Chinese state-owned construction companies.
Based on this initiative, the Slovenian government passed an intervention law in the area of public procurement, which made it more difficult for bidders from non-EU countries to participate in public tenders.
Consequently, the 4 Chinese construction companies were ruled out because China is not a signatory of the World Trade Organization agreement on government orders and does not have multilateral or bilateral agreements with either Slovenia or the European Union.
A consortium led by the Slovenian construction company and partner of weTHINK. (Kolektor) won the €1.2bn-plus project bid.
weTHINK. Construction TEAM
Krumpendorf 24.12.2020
Our Events
Water and Wastewater Group meeting - September
In this meeting we will talk about strategic challenges and solutions for water circularity in Europe, wastewater technical challenges and solutions.
weTHINK.eu Waste Circularity Group meeting - September
In this meeting we will talk about different aspects on how to improve waste circularity in Europe. We will Brainstorming on strategic, legal, political, administrative and economic challenges and solutions to improve waste circularity.
Smart city for sustainable Construction – September
A Smart City enables a more sustainable and efficient living for its citizens. Join this insightful event and discuss with experts.
Digitalization in Construction - September
This event aims to support the digitization process for the construction sector and to implement innovative e-procurement practices and more!
