Partnership
LIFE PFASTER Project
We are proud to be one of the 11 partners joining forces in the major European LIFE project, PFASTER. This collaboration is dedicated to tackling the widespread challenge of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination while prioritizing environmental protection.
What is PFASTER?
PFASTER is a key acronym representing a focused strategy:
PFAS systemic regional approach to Assess Spatial distribution, Transfer, Exposure and Remediation of widespread pollution.
This European LIFE project specifically targets PFAS contamination in and around the site of the former paper factory in Willebroek.
Core Focus Areas and Methodology
The PFASTER team is working to address the complexity of PFAS contamination through focused research and innovative action. The project’s focus is centered on three strategic pillars:
1. Research.
2. Innovative Remediation Techniques.
3. Nature-Based Solutions.
The overall project strategy is divided into several essential themes, ensuring a holistic approach to managing PFAS pollution:
• Composition and Distribution of PFAS
• Exposure and Risk Assessment
• Pilot Remediation Techniques
• Evaluation and Scale-up
The LIFE PFASTER project is Co-funded by the European Union.
LIFE InBioSoil Project
NOVOBIOM is a key partner within the four-beneficiary consortium driving the flagship European LIFE InBioSoil project. This collaboration is dedicated to pioneering Advanced In Situ Bioremediation (AIB) technologies to tackle the widespread challenge of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) contamination in soil, prioritizing environmental protection by avoiding excavation.
What is LIFE InBioSoil?
InBioSoil (In Situ Bioremediation of Soil: mycoremediation and advanced bioremediation tools to avoid soil excavation) is a 48-month initiative aiming to demonstrate the technical and environmental feasibility of AIB. The solution use biological processes directly within the ground, minimizing environmental disturbance and preventing soil disposal in landfills.
The project will be validated at pilot sites in Spain (Barcelona) and Belgium (Brussels).
Core Focus Areas and Methodology
As experts in applied mycology, our contribution is central to the project's success. We are tailoring our biological platform for in situ application, focusing on three core technological pillars:
1. Fungal-Based Bioremediation
2. Digital Twin Technology
3. Advanced In Situ Delivery
The LIFE InBioSoil project is Co-funded by the European Union.
