EU-MAT
The 'EU-MAT: Effective Urban Material Mining in Cities' project is led by Karelia UAS in Finland in cooperation with the City of Joensuu, partnering with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Aalto University in Finland, and UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The project will be launched on September 1st, 2025, with duration of 36 months.
The 'EU-MAT: Effective Urban Material Mining in Cities' project addresses the low material circularity in construction across the northern regions of Finland, Sweden, and Norway, where logistical challenges and vast distances hinder efficient material reuse. By utilizing advanced material analysis, tailored mining techniques, and innovative product design, we aim to minimize waste, optimize resource recovery, and promote circular economy practices within the construction and demolition sectors. The cross-border stakeholder engagement, regulatory analysis, and collaborative pilot projects will significantly help in overcoming cross-border regulatory barriers and ensure the practical applicability of its findings across diverse urban contexts in northern cities across the globe.
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The funding is divided between Interreg Aurora program and national funding organizations. Overall budget of the project is 1186358 EUR, where UiT will receive 181347 EUR.