ROTATE's ambition is to tap the full potential of minerals extraction and processing in a sustainable and ecological way, developing the needed technologies and tools for achieving zero emissions and pollution for essential and critical raw materials obtention and ensuring a circular approach by implementing mechanisms for waste valorisation in the context of industrial symbiosis, especially reusing waste as aggregates for the construction sector and also recovering secondary products. ROTATE'S GENERAL OBJECTIVE is to achieve a near zero emissions and pollution obtention of raw materials, providing new tools for the mining industry in its journey to a more sustainable and green mineral extraction. The solutions proposed in the project will allow to improve the cut-off grade while reducing the environmental footprint of the whole process. The pilot demonstrations in mineral deposits with different paragenetic (minerals occurring together in a rock, formed by the same genetic process during the same stage) profiles will ensure the replication of the technologies to a wide variety of mining sites. To ensure EU?s lead on Critical Raw Materials access, the project is structured in three main interconnected PILLARS providing technical solutions and three transversal FLOORS covering cross cutting issues, including clustering and social acceptance. A series of technical Project Results of Pillars [PRP] and Project Results of Floors [PRF] will be delivered within the ROTATE's framework. ROTATE's will deliver specific methods and/or technologies aiming to overcome the reluctance of social agents to the exploitation of CRM deposits thanks to the environmental impact reduction achieved. This will result in an increase of the CRM sites that could be exploited in a future, boosting the access of EU to strategic CRM and enabling the development of the Renewables, e-mobility and Defence & Space sectors.

<< Background >>At least 16% of the EU working age population has a disability, many with the ability and the will to work.People with disabilities constitute a significant potential for contribution to the economy and the labour market. The employment rate of disabled people is 50% as opposed to over 68% for non-disabled people, is already an indication that the potential of people with disabilities remains greatly underused. People with disabilities are almost twice as likely to be inactive compared to non-disabled people. Moreover, the likelihood of disability increases with age, and, in the light of the current EU demographic situation, the occurrence of disability is expected to increase. It is crucial to address the needs of people with disabilities in order to allow them to better integrate into the labour market and to participate in society. Employment is a determining factor for inclusion. The development of a Training path and Training Content on Therapies for Disabled based on Manufacturing Processes and Techniques employed in the Stone Sector involves having a tool for the recognition and validation of knowledge, skills and transversal capacities for promoting Labor Inclusion of disabled people in sectors as traditional as Stone is<< Objectives >>The main objectives of this project were the following:- To help the integration of people with disabilities into the world of work and to promote the development of skills and abilities through the stone sector.- To raise awareness in education with learning phases in order to implement a series of steps, results that guarantee a good impact on the target group and a sustainable effect over time.- Sensitise and create awareness in the companies of the sector about the recruitment of people with disabilities. - Providing employers with mechanisms to adapt workspaces to people with physical or motor disabilities.- Encourage diversity in a sector as traditional as the stone sector, thus facilitating the promotion and awareness of equality at all levels.- Provide support tools for the development of actions that enable the inclusion of people in vulnerable situations in the labour market, adapted to the digital transformation and focused on distance learning.- Provide information, increase the strengths in labour inclusion and redefine the weaknesses.- To provide digital training adapted to the current situation so that no person is left behind and to face the challenges that conventional training currently presents.<< Implementation >>During the development of the InclusiveStone project, the main activities implemented were:- Handbook for an educational approach for people with different skills focused on transversal capacities in stone sector.- Design and Organization of Training Paths and Development of a Course Curriculum.- Implementation of 3 training pilot courses.- Production of virtual reality (VR) immersive Adaptative Training Path.- Project management activities (e.g. monitoring, controlling and managing the project, quality assurance, etc.)- Dissemination activities (i.e. organization of 3 multiplier events, website development, posts in project’s social media and in partners’ websites, articles on e-journals, presentations on conferences, cross-links with other projects, etc.)<< Results >>R1 - Educational approach for people with different skills focused on transversal capacities in stone sector.1-A1 Roadmap of the Methodology.1-A2 Awareness of needs surveys to identify specific learning difficulties.1-A3 Report of data analysis and conclusions.1-A4 Handbook for an educational approach for people with different skills focused on transversal capacities in stone sector.1-A5 Report on the results of First International Seminar in Split (Croatia)R2 - Complete Training Path Guide for teaching stone sector's professions for people with different skills.2-A1 Definition of Training Units and Learning Outcomes.2-A2 Design and Organization of Training Paths.2-A3 InclusiveSTONE Course Curriculum.2-A4 Report on the results of Workshop in Cehegín (Spain).R3 - VR-Adaptative Training Content and Evaluation.3-A1 Implementation plan.3-A2 Training materials.3-A3 Defining and structuring the key VR-scenarios.3-A4 Production of virtual reality (VR) immersive Adaptative Training Path.3-A5 Define a Recognition and Validation tool for the assessment of all skills and transversal competences.3-A6 Recognition and Validation of Knowledge, Skills and Competences.3-A7 Implementation of the pilot.More information: https://inclusivestone.eu/

<< Background >>Nanotechnology has revolutionized various fields, including construction, by offering materials with advanced properties such as increased strength, durability, corrosion and fire resistance, superhydrophobicity, self-cleaning, and antibacterial capabilities. However, the widespread use of nanomaterials poses environmental and health risks when nanoparticles interact with ecosystems and biological organisms. Addressing these concerns, NanOER has developed innovative educational materials to analyze and mitigate the environmental and health impacts of nanoproducts in construction.This initiative responds to a critical gap in specific training on Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and the broader implications of nanotechnology. Through international collaboration, NanOER has produced free, easily accessible training resources available in multiple languages, including English and those of the project partners. These materials empower current and future change agents with transnational competences to tackle global challenges, fostering sustainable development and social transformation while promoting the safe and responsible application of nanotechnology in line with European objectives.<< Objectives >>With the implementation of the NanOER project, it was intended and has been achieved to provide manufacturers of nanoparticulate products, professionals in the construction sector and environmental managers with the necessary knowledge to understand the environmental and health impacts generated by the manufacturing, application and disposal processes of the most used nanoproducts in the construction sector.The objectives of the NanOER project have been the following: -Personal and professional development of professionals related to the subject matter of the project. -Awareness of the importance of the environmental impact of nanotechnological products. -Integration of the innovative curriculum created in the NanOER project in the curricula of universitites to introduce knowledge in LCA of nanotechnological products for the professions of the future. -Creation of quality material freely available online that can be used for self-training.-Sensitization of professionals in the construction sector, manufacturers of nanoproducts and environmental managers on the importance of the environmental impact of nanotechnological products. << Implementation >>During the development of the NanOER project, the main activities implemented were:-Establishment of common learning outcomes on the calculation of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of building materials with nanoproducts.-Creation of an e-Guideline for LCA calculation methodology for nanoproducts.-Creation of 5 NanOER Interactive Flashcards.-IT production of Open Educational Resource.-3 Pilot NanOER Courses in the countries of the project partners.-3 Face-to face Transnational Project Meetings.-3 Hybrid seminars.-1 Online Workshop.<< Results >>In the NanOER project, all the proposed outputs and results have been successfully achieved. Among them, the following stand out:-Quality educational material about calculation of LCA of nanoproducts in construction materials that contributes to the education and preparation of future agents of change for Green Jobs.-A comparison of European and national information about LCA and nanomaterials.-A transversal and innovative HE curricula.-An e-Guideline on the curricula.-5 interactive Flashcards on the environmental impact of nanoproducts.-An easily accessible and free OER with the contents of the NanOER project.For more information and results: https://nanoer.eu/