Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency Research Group; develops strategies that reduce the number of raw resources consumed and protect the ecosystem. The group also carries out studies to;
- optimize the use of resources and products,
- reduce waste generation with product/process based environmental impact analysis,
- develop processes related to the recovery of wastewater and wastes
- determine the current status of the enterprises and identify improvement opportunities with cleaner production audits.
The Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency Research Group carries out research and project-based activities, especially in the following areas
- Identification of Resource Efficiency Potential and Preparation of Guidelines
- Determination of Cleaner Production Options and Their Applicability in Industry
- Development of the National Life Cycle Assessment Database
- Product/Process Based Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Development of Biogas Enhancer Systems from Biodegradable Wastes
- Nutrient Recovery for Zero Waste Approach (Struvite etc.)
- Determination of Product-Based Eco Label Criteria
- Preparation of Roadmaps for Sectorial Net-Zero Carbon Target in line with the European Green Deal
- Development of Techniques and Technologies for the Recovery of Water and Valuable Materials from Wastewater Streams
- Transforming Waste and Residues into Resources for The Agricultural Industry
- Detailed Sectorial Impact and Needs Analysis by Determining Priority Sectors in the Framework of Circular Economy
- Industrial Symbiosis Studies
- Cleaner production audits and training for the manufacturing industry