Product component and materials recycling

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (GA_P) is an Iberian Law Firm located in Spain, USA, UK, Portugal and Belgium. Their legal team is well-versed in areas of private and public law and is fully accustomed to working with experts from other fields, building multidisciplinary teams to offer well tailored solutions. GA_P has provided  legal assessment in developing countries (especially in Latin America) with respect to a wide variety of activities. 

Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM), established in 1918 as the Geological Survey of Korea, is a government-funded Geoscience research organization where the top-notch R&D are ongoing. We endeavor to bring the innovative KIGAM strategies so that we can embrace the new KIGAM’s value and research cultures. Our ultimate goal is enhancing the quality of people's lives through science and technology which eventually contributes to the development of human society.

The Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) is an entity that supports the UNEP’s International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC), based in Japan. GEC is dedicated to the transfer of environmentally sound technologies, in both developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The foundation aims to contribute to Japan’s international efforts on the environment, sharing project collaborations as well as promoting Japan’s rich conservation knowledge and experience in developing nations.

Problem: -Toxicity and environmental impact of Cd and Te which is widely used in thin film solar cells -Multiple steps required by current recycling methods Technology: The invention provides a new method to recycle compound semiconductor materials used in the photovoltaic industry using ambipolar electrolysis (AE). The proposed process selectively dissolves the semiconductor material off of the solar cell into a molten salt bath leaving behind the glass and metal wire contacts.

Adverio is a network company specialised in Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) of bio-based product and energy production facilities (Waste to Energy and Waste to Raw Material). Rooted in project development, design, engineering, construction and project management, Adverio offers leading edge know-how and skills to customers throughout the world.

SUNJIN Engineering and Architecture co. Ltd is a multi-disciplinary consultant company located in South Korea, founded in 1975. The firm is made up of over 750 specialists working across the disciplines of Feasibility Studies, Technical Assistance Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management etc. SUNJIN E&A is able to work with a range of projects within the field of Environment, Waterworks, Urban planning, Roads & Traffic and Architecture.

SSR Green Holdings (Pty) Ltd is a waste management and recycling company that caters for all recyclable materials in a society. The company has been  participating in the East London Industrial Development Zone’s (ELIDZ) Small Medium Enterprise Development Programme (SMEDP) and in its ZonePilot project.

POSCO Energy has been responsible for the reliable supply of electricity for over four decades. As Korea’s first and largest Independent Power Plant (IPP), POSCO Energy is taking innovation steps in various sectors including power generation, fuel cell, and recycling of resources. POSCO Energy is also making ceaseless efforts to develop high-efficiency, eco-friendly technology with top-tier research staff.

ECO&PARTNERS is a professional group working with sustainable development in South Korea. ECO&PARTNERS provides professional experience to major partners in  sustainable management, sustainable finance, emission trading, carbon asset management, commercialization of clean tech, green building, environment and energy projects, environmental liability insurance, and international cooperation. ECO&PARTNERS believes in sophisticated development and enforcement of government policies for realizing the Sustainable Development Goals.

Câmara Consultoria em Projetos LTDS-ME is a private company created to serve industries. It conducts technical, scientific and research studies in Global Climate Governance, Carbon Markets (Regulated and Voluntary), Corporate Climate Strategies, Carbon Disclosure, Co-Benefits of Emission Projects, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Technologies (CCS, Social Technologies, Low Carbon Agriculture etc) and Adaptation Projects to Climate Change with it's collaborative network.