The AshCycle Final Conference took place on 11–12 May 2026 in Espoo, Finland, bringing together researchers, industry representatives, and other key stakeholders to present the results of four years of collaboration and innovation in sustainable ash utilization.
The conference focused on resource recovery and the potential reuse of ashes generated from municipal solid waste, biomass, and sewage sludge incineration, highlighting opportunities to transform waste into valuable resources within a circular economy.
As one of the project partners, GTF – Initiative for Sustainable Growth contributed to the implementation of the project and joint efforts to overcome barriers to the practical application of innovative solutions.
Through knowledge-sharing, discussions, and the presentation of project results, the event emphasised the importance of collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers in developing safe, sustainable, and scalable solutions.
The final conference marked the successful completion of the AshCycle project, implemented from 1 June 2022 to 30 May 2026, demonstrating the value of international cooperation and innovation in advancing resource efficiency and circular economy solutions.
