Combination of physical infrastructure, digital control, and circular design, scalable from micro-projects to nationwide programs, integrates formal and informal actors.
Projects
Green-Clean-City: forward-looking infrastructure for circular material-management
About the project
Green-Clean-City: EcoPontes as an enabler and central hub
- Infrastructure for accepting old products and materials
- Local meeting point with possible infrastructure such as cooling, charging points, and much more.
- Energy positive thanks to PV system and wind power (“use solar income”)
- Emissions-free – fits into the local ecosystem, positive footprint
- Optional drainage areas, planting with native vegetation
- Drinking water treatment processes
- Hub for sustainability and environmental issues
- Cradle-to-Cradle inspired
Business model
Flexibly scalable – from tourist regions to smart cities
- EPR integration – Can be combined with existing extended producer responsibility strategies
- Flexible operator models – Joint ventures, public-private partnerships, licensing models
- Co- and cross-innovation – Open platform for new circular economy and upcycling solutions
- Modular and scalable – Wide range of applications from pilot projects to large cities
Target Groups
- Governments
- Architects & real estate developers – Integration of sustainable infrastructure in new buildings and neighborhood developments
- City managers & municipalities – Optimization of recyclable material flows in urban environments
- Existing waste disposal & recycling companies – Expansion of existing capacities with modular hubs
- Tourist regions – Gradual activation and integration of seasonal waste volumes
Innovation Highlights
Modular infrastructure
- Flexible collection and transfer stations made from used shipping containers
- Adaptable to material type, throughput, and regional requirements
Digital control & EPR integration
- Real-time recording of material flows
- Support for Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs)
- Digital product passports (DPPs) for traceability
Demand-oriented material collection
- Closed-loop systems for plastics, metals, WEEE, and much more.
- Incentives for materials that are difficult to recycle (orphaned plastics)
- Seasonal material accumulation
Refurbish & Remanufacture
- Extending service life through repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing
- Cooperation with universities, repair centers, and design partners
Cradle-to-Cradle & sustainable design
- Recycling-optimized, emission-free materials
- Energy-positive locations (PV & wind power)
- Socially and environmentally responsible processes
Data-based material flow optimization
- Seasonal material availability modeled
- Transparent reports for SDG and climate monitoring