The sixth issue of the LIFE_PHIPP project Newsletter (No.6) has been released.
It tells about launching production tests for thermal insulation material, receiving Category B environmental permit and visiting Latvian landfills, and see articles on low class waste paper and waste paper sorting. You can also watch a video that show the Pilot production line installation process.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LIFE_PHIPP PROJECT HAS COME TO AN END
On 30 June 2023, Balticfloc Ltd concluded the LIFE_PHIPP project “Alternative recycling of Waste Paper and Hemp Fibre into Innovative Thermal Insulation Materials with Improved Thermal Conductivity” implemented by the European Commission LIFE Programme. In the course of the project, a pilot production line “BF Technology” was set up at Balticfloc production site in Cesis to produce the innovative product “BFlex”. The new thermal sheet insulation material “BFlex” is produced from low-grade waste paper and hemp fibre.
LAYMAN REPORT OF THE LIFE_PHIPP PROJECT
Balticfloc LIFE Programme project LIFE_PHIPP has officially come to an end. At the end of the project, a project layman report on the objectives and results achieved was compiled and produced. The report is available in Latvian and English.
“BFLEX” THERMAL INSULATION MATERIAL OBTAINS CE MARKING
Balticfloc has successfully completed the certification process for “BFlex”, which included product testing and certification in accordance with the European Assessment Document, resulting in the CE certification of “BFlex” thermal insulation material, thus opening up more opportunities in the building materials market in all of the project’s target market countries – the Baltic States, Germany, and Finland. In addition, certification for the UK market has been carried out, where the product’s conformity is recognised by the UKCA mark, which has been the UK’s quality mark since 2020, when the UK withdrew from EU membership.
A LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT WAS DEVELOPED FOR THERMAL INSULATION MATERIAL “BFLEX”
Within the project, measurements and studies were carried out to develop a full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the developed innovative thermal insulation material. This was carried out to ensure full transparency and traceability of the product in accordance with the LCA standard ISO 14040. A socio-economic assessment (S-LCA) was also carried out at the end of the project, summarising the data and results obtained during the project. The socio-economic and life cycle assessment was developed by Riga Technical University.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION OF (BUILDING) MATERIALS
On 14 June this year, the CMB Engineering Competence Centre in Riga hosted an expert experience exchange event ‘Sustainable Transformations of (Building) Materials. Stories of Sustainable Construction Experience’ organised by the Latvian Builders’ Association. During the event, manufacturers were introduced to the possibilities of using recycled and recovered materials for the manufacturing of new products. The Construction Association also presented the challenges of implementing circularity in building and construction waste management, and the ongoing issues in the construction sector to industry professionals and participants.
BALTICFLOC PRESENTS LIFE_PHIPP PROJECTS AT THE “BIOBASED MARKET”
This year, the RRB Conference 2023 (International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries) was held in Riga, Latvia and organised by the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry. The conference also included a Biobased Market networking event for local Latvian entrepreneurs and producers and conference visitors. It brought together companies promoting the circular economy and sustainability principles through environmentally friendly products. The companies had the opportunity to present themselves and their products to the RRB visitors.
INFORMATIVE BROCHURE ON THERMAL INSULATION MATERIAL “BFLEX”
During the final phase of the project, Balticfloc was invited to participate in seminars and networking events for industry professionals. In order to present the thermal insulation material developed during the LIFE project to industry professionals and other networking event participants, an information brochure was developed and printed, providing brief and concrete information on the new “BFlex” thermal insulation material.
THERMAL INSULATION MATERIAL “BFLEX” DEMONSTRATION EVENT
On 12 May 2023, the Wendi Modular production site in Cēsis hosted a demonstration of the “BFlex” thermal insulation material developed within the LIFE_PHIPP project. The demonstration event was organised by Balticfloc Ltd. in cooperation with Wendi Modular, a manufacturer of wooden frame houses. During the event, the new “BFlex” thermal insulation material was presented and its installation in the wall of a wooden frame building was demonstrated. Its competitiveness and demand in the thermal insulation market and its technical characteristics compared to other popular thermal insulation materials on the market were also discussed.
The fourth issue of the LIFE_PHIPP project Newsletter (No.5) has been released
It tells about launching production tests for thermal insulation material, receiving Category B environmental permit and visiting Latvian landfills, and see articles on low class waste paper and waste paper sorting. You can also watch a video that show the Pilot production line installation process.
PROJECT “PAPER – HEMP INSULATION PILOT PRODUCTION” (LIFE PHIPP, LIFE17ENV/LV/000335) IS IMPLEMENTED WITH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION LIFE PROGRAM AND STATE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPUBLIC OF LATVIA ADMINISTRATION OF LATVIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND.
