Work Plans and Actions

Mapping and analysis of LIFE REPLAY framework

Summary
This action aims at collecting all relevant information on waste generation and legal requirements, not only from ceramic inkjet inks (tiles and inkjet inks manufacturing), but also from other industries such as decorative glass and functional cathodic/anodic metal-based substrates (batteries). An extensive analysis and discussion will take place to ensure a successful implementation of LIFE REPLAY solution in real environment.

Leader CTR Mediterraneo

Main results
· Identification of the legal barriers and requirements for the ceramic industries
(march 2022)
· Identification of the legal barriers and requirements for the other relevant industries
(march 2022)

Construction of the prototype for the separation

Summary
In this action, the prototype for separating both the solids component and organic solvent from ceramic inkjet ink wastes will be built and validated according to the preliminary information gathered at the beginning of the project. This prototype will be installed at CTR facilities, and its adequacy will be validated through a chemical, physical and environmental impact analysis performed in real working conditions.

Leader Neptury Technologies

Main results
· Construction of a prototype for ceramic inkjet ink waste separation
(ending 2022)
· Commissioning and validation of the prototype in real environment.
(april 2023)

Pre-industrial scale tests with separated wastes

Summary
Action B3 will consist in:

1 · Adapting and validating at pilot scale the formulation of different body, glaze, and traditional decorative compositions to use the separated components in substitution of inorganic pigments and different solvents.
2 · Adapting and validating at pilot scale the formulation of different inks, cleaner, and pigment compositions which incorporate the separated waste components in substitution to traditional raw materials.

Leader Keros Cerámica

Main results
· Design of ceramic tiles composition using the separated products
(may-june 2023)
· Design of ceramic inks, cleaner, and pigment compositions using the separated products
(may-june 2023)

Industrial Trials in real environment

Summary
Short batches production will be performed to demonstrate the whole system in real environment and produce enough components for the validation plan. Trials will be prepared and characterised by Keros Cerámica (ceramic tile manufacturer) and by AKCOAT (inks, cleaner, and pigment producer). The properties and performance of the new products will be compared with reference materials.

Leader AKCOAT

Main Results
· Production of 10.000 sq.m of “eco” ceramic tiles incorporating separated waste
(may-jun3 2023)
· Production of 80 tons “eco” ceramic inkjet inks tiles incorporating separated waste
(may-jun3 2023)

Replicability and transferability

Summary
CTR and NEPTURY will lead the future exploitation of the results. A specific business plan with EU dimension will be deployed considering ceramic SMEs to look for new opportunities. The plan will include a go to market strategy that facilitates the technology transfer to all the ceramic players interested in the new technology.

In addition, a Replicability Strategy will be designed for replicating and transferring the results. A set of activities aimed to engage new potential customer of the solution will be included in the replicability and transferability plan.

Leader ITC-AICE

Main results
Guide for replicating the project results
(january 2025)

Environmental analysis and legal requirement

Summary
A Life Cycle Assessment and circularity assessment of the new products resulting from the implementation of the LIFE REPLAY solution will be performed to calculate the environmental benefits. To reach a greater impact on the market and base of the results of the assessments, self-declared environmental claims will be prepared for the new products and verified by an external expert.

Finally, the legal requirements associated to LIFE REPLAY implementation will be studied to guarantee the recyclability of inkjet ink wastes in the ceramic manufacturing process.

Leader ITC-AICE

Main Results
· Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the new LIFE REPLAY products
(february 2025)
· Report of the legal implications for the use of ceramic inkjet ink wastes
(february 2025)

Life Indicators and other monitoring indicators

Summary
This action will allow to follow up the LIFE key project indicators and progress indicators during the project life-span and after 5 years from the end of the project.

It includes the following activities:
· Monitoring of the project progress and implementation
· Monitoring of the environmental key performance indicators (KPIs)
· Assessment of the socio-economic impacts

Leader ITC-AICE

Main Results
Study of the socio-economic impacts of the project
(march 2025)

Dissemination planning and execution

Summary
Communication and dissemination actions are encompassed in action D1. The key tools to engage stakeholders will include a website, layman’s report, networking activities and an awareness raising campaign. In addition, LIF REPLAY solution will be proposed for its inclusion in the Ceramic BREF.

Leader ITC-AICE

Main Results
· Project LIFE-REPLAY leaflet
· Notice board (march22)
· Project Video (2023, unconfirmed)
· Layman’s report (january 2025)

Project management

Summary
This action deals with the technical coordination, the administrative and financial follow up, and the communication with the project officer and monitor. In addition, it includes the development of an after-LIFE strategy to define the activities and steps to be undertaken to ensure the sustainability of the project results after its end.

Leader ITC-AICE

Main Results
· After-LIFE Plan
(march 25)