On Thursday, March 23 at 2 p.m., a block of lectures led by the CTTÉI will allow the public to learn about supercritical fluids and their possible uses as clean processes. Extraction of bitumen from used asphalt shingles, solvent-free degreasing of parts, extraction of high-value compounds Learn more aboutSupercritical fluids on the menu at Americana ...
The 3RMCDQ The Quebec Construction and Demolition Materials Collectors' Association (3RMCDQ) is a gathering of businesses and stakeholders from all regions of Quebec who have jointly promoted the development of the recovery, recycling, reuse and enhancement of products from this sector of activity. Read more about 3RMCDQ's Annual Congress[...]
SITE FERMETURE BRIQ.CA After more than ten years of existence, CTTÉI has decided to permanently close the website of the Quebec Industrial Waste Exchange www.briq.ca. A recent partnership with 3RMCDQ showed that companies were primarily looking for personalized scientific and technical support. In recent years, the services offered by the CTTÉI Learn more about BriQ ceases its activities[...]
Enhanced Properties For almost a year now, the Centre for Technology Transfer in Industrial Ecology (CTTÉI) has been working on the development of concrete incorporating surplus latex paint. This addition is documented in the technical literature as improving the resistance of concrete to freeze/thaw cycles and de-icing salts, without reducing its learn more about Concrete Pedestrian Oil incorporating latex paint[...]
Polytechnique Montréal students visit the CTTÉI The CTTÉI is currently supervising a team of five students conducting an environmental analysis of the wet oxidation process (WOP). On November 21, four of them visited the CTTÉI to learn more about this effluent treatment process. Visit of the laboratories and the plant Learn more aboutLifecycle analysis of wastewater ...
Construction, renovation and demolition (CRD) residues pose constant challenges in terms of their recovery. As with any other waste, efficient sorting increases its value. However, this is not enough to guarantee their diversion from landfill; it is also necessary to find outlets for them. Learn more aboutConference on the Recycling of Used Asphalt Shingle and Shingles
Last spring, a major project with an economic flavour, PME-MTL Est-de-l'île, was launched on industrial symbiosis its territory. The objective is to revitalize its sector by encouraging local businesses and shops to exchange resources in order to reduce their raw material purchasing and waste disposal costs. As a result, several residual materials will thus be More aboutA CTTÉI researcher on the PME-MTL Est-de-l'île team ...
Four new directors appointed The Centre for Technology Transfer in Industrial Ecology (CTTÉI) is proud to welcome new members of the Quebec industry to its board of directors. Four companies will now be able to contribute to the industrial waste development sector through their involvement in the Centre's decisions. This is Genfoot (Mr. Learn more about A newly renewed CA at CTTÉI[...]
15th International Cities and Ports Crossovers Conference The CTTÉI is fortunate to be invited to discuss the role that Industrial-Port Zones (IPZs) play in the deployment of industrial ecology at the 15th International Cities and Ports Crossovers Conference being held in Rotterdam from October 5 to 7. Hélène Gignac, General Manager, will present the More aboutPort Cities: key drivers of industrial ecology ?
Invent the World of Tomorrow Competition The CTTÉI is one of the 3 finalists in the Invent the World of Tomorrow competition of the Réseau des ingénieurs du Québec for its research project on wet oxidation of industrial effluents and wastewater. Supported by the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the CTTÉI is one of the three finalists of the Invent the World of Tomorrow competition of the Réseau des ingénieurs du Québec for its research project on the wet oxidation of industrial effluents and wastewater. […]
