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SUSTAINABLE PROCESSES FOR THE TEXTILE AND COSMETIC SECTOR
PROSTECO
Motivation
PROSTECO aims to transfer to companies the knowledge of sustainable processes that are scalable at an industrial level in order to be able to implement them, thus improving the production of the textile and cosmetic sectors.
In the textile sector, research is intended in the sub-sector of dyeing and technical finishes in order to reduce consumption of water, as well as chemical products and energy resources.
With regard to the cosmetic sector, the aim is to investigate in the area of sustainable formulation processes, specifically to investigate cold emulsion processes, processes with upcycled ingredients and processes for the formulation of waterless products.
In addition, this project also aims to combine both sectors, textile and cosmetics, through research and implementation of both types of sustainable technologies.
Objectives
Implementation and validation of new sustainable processes scalable at an industrial level for the textile and cosmetics sectors in order to reduce the environmental impact produced both from the point of view of processes, as well as from the point of view of materials, focusing mainly on the use of products of natural origin.
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Research and optimize formulations for dyeing and finishing processes and cosmetic formulations obtained from sustainable processes.
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To investigate the interaction of sustainable processes indicated to bring together the textile and cosmetic sectors.
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Analyze the industrial scalability of these solutions and assess the impact/benefit.
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Update and maintain the monitoring of new developments in technical and technological solutions related to the improvement of the efficiency of processes and material resources, as well as their recyclability processes.
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To improve the competitiveness of companies and facilitate their progression by increasing technological growth and the sustainability of their production chain.
Expected results
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Reduction of the environmental impact from the adaptation of convencional textile formulations with natural products in their application by micronebulization as a continuation of the CIRCULARIS project developed in the previous year.
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Decrease in wastewater contamination by using natural or bio-based dye additive colorants compared to conventional reactive or direct dyeing methods.
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Sustainable, stable and effective cosmetic products from the point of view of processes, as well as the use of materials.
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Obtaining cosmetic products obtained by cold emulsion to minimise energy costs, waterless to avoid water consumption and cosmetics with upcycled active ingredients that make use of resources by contributing to the reuse of waste that would otherwise be discarded.
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Obtaining detergency products from easily biodegradable Home Care Formulations of natural origin.
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Obtaining cosmetotextile products from combining sustainable processes in the cosmetic field and textile sector so that they have a direct impact on reducing environmental impact.
Grant number: CONV22/DIGINN/08
Period of execution: January 2024– December 2024
Status: In progress
Entity: Conselleria
The PROSTECO Project is financed by the Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism through the nominative line “Aid to IITTs for innovation projects in collaboration with companies within the framework of Smart Specialization.
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R&D AREAS
New high-performance functionalised materials
Circular economy and sustainability
Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
High value-added solutions for strategic markets
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