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Building Partnerships: Visitors at Brightlands Materials Center
Brightlands Materials Center welcomed a diverse array of visitors the plast few months, ranging from government agencies to multinational companies, all coming together to drive cutting-edge research and collaboration.
Introducing Yibo Su from the Circular Packaging Program
Meet Yibo Su, a member of the Circular Packaging team at Brightlands Materials Center since 2021. Yibo has been working at Brightlands Materials Center for a few years already, as he was previously a member of the Sustainable Mobility team. Currently, Yibo works as a...
Introducing Nithya Subramanian from the Circular Packaging Program
Meet Nithya Subramanian, a member of the Circular Packaging team at Brightlands Materials Center. As part of the Circular Packaging program, Nithya is involved in the crucial task of investigating polymers used in packaging, aiming to make them more recyclable....
Exploring the Potential of Colored Solar Panels: Demonstration Setup at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus
Discover the potential of colored solar panels through a groundbreaking demonstration setup along the A2. Brightlands Materials Center is investigating the integration of aesthetics and functionality in sustainable energy generation. Explore how innovative coatings and materials offer architects and designers new possibilities to seamlessly incorporate solar power into building designs. Unleash the visual and environmental benefits of colored solar panels for a sustainable future.
Brightlands Materials Center Hosts Latvian Ambassador and TerraWaste Co-Founders for Sustainability Discussions and Lab Tours
Brightlands Materials Center recently welcomed special guests Aiga Liepina, the ambassador of Latvia, and the co-founders of TerraWaste, Aija Pope and Kristaps Cirulis. The visit highlights the importance of collaboration between industry and government in promoting...
Onward 100% circular packaging: TKI PCR Seal project on developing post-consumer waste produced flexible circular packaging by means of mechanical recycling
The plastic packaging recycling rate of Netherlands (57% in 2020) has already met the targets of the EU Directive 2018/852, which requires the member countries to attain recycling rates of 50% in 2025 and 55% in 2030. However, currently (2018) more than 85% of the...
SFEER: Advancing Circular Window Systems for Energy Efficient Building Renovations
The SFEER project is a collaborative effort of 12 partners aiming to develop a circular window renovation concept that will accelerate building renovation processes and reduce the environmental impact of replacement. The project is made possible through funding...
Introducing Roberto Habets, Cindy Po Keh Yeung and Luc Leufkens from the Sustainable Buildings Program
Cindy Po Keh Yeung (Researcher), Luc Leufkens (Researcher) and Roberto Habets (Researcher) are part of the Sustainable Buildings team at Brightlands Materials Center. Within the Sustainable Buildings department, they use their expertise in optics, coatings, pigments...
Brightlands Materials Center Showcases Sustainable Mobility Program to Sir David King
Brightlands Materials Center recently had the privilege of hosting Sir David King, Head of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group and Founder and Chair of the Centre for Climate Repair at Cambridge University. King, a renowned climate scientist and advocate for...
Spark Design Awards awarded FITED the Platinum Design Award in Health for the Fited Scoliosis Brace
Fited and Brightlands Materials Center have collaborated on the development of the Bright Smart Scoliosis Brace, a 3D-printed corrective brace for scoliosis patients. The brace is customized for each patient, lightweight, and comfortable, and is made from carbon fiber...
EoLO-HUBs: Creating new ways to recycle valuable materials from wind turbine blades
EU’s EoLO-HUBs project will recycle high-value materials from wind turbine blades using innovative technologies. With almost €10m funding, it will recover glass and carbon fibre from large thermoset structures at the end of their useful life. Brightlands Materials Center and TNO will contribute significantly.
Marieke Havermans wants Brightlands Materials Center to become the catalyst of circular packaging.
Working at TNO or Brightlands Materials Center was not something Marieke Havermans envisioned herself doing. And yet the drive to make a difference won out over her reluctance. Since the summer of 2022, she has been leading Brightlands Material Center’s Circular Packaging Program.