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Guest Lecture: Circular Economy & Waste Management 🌍

This week, Engineers Without Borders Luxembourg had the honor of welcoming Dr. Oec. Patrick L. Dorvil, Senior Sector Economist at the European Investment Bank, for a lecture on circular economy and waste management.

The event brought together master’s students from the University of Luxembourg (originally from Cameroon), along with members of EWB Luxembourg, both in person and online. Under the supervision of Dr. Dorvil, the students have now begun their work, contributing to our Cameroon Circular Economy Project – Plastic Waste Management as part of their academic program.

We are deeply grateful to Dr. Dorvil for sharing his expertise and for guiding the next generation of engineers, as well as to the University of Luxembourg for supporting this collaboration. This initiative strengthens the bridge between academia and practical field projects, helping to advance sustainable waste management solutions in Cameroon.

👉 Learn more about the project here: Cameroon Circular Economy Project

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Circular Economy – Guest Lecture by Dr. Patrick L. Dorvil (EIB)

Engineers Without Borders Luxembourg is honored to host Dr. Patrick L. Dorvil, Senior Sector Economist at the Projects Directorate of the European Investment Bank, for a 45-minute lecture on circular economy and waste management.

This presentation marks the start of a collaboration with master’s students, who will contribute to our Cameroon Circular Economy Project – Plastic Waste Management as part of their academic program.

We warmly invite engineers, students, researchers, and professionals interested in sustainability to join us for this inspiring event.

📅 Sept 30, 6pm | 📍 Campus Kirchberg D17
🔗 Learn more about the project: Cameroon Circular Economy Project – Plastic Waste Management. Learn more about the event on our LinkedIn page.

#CircularEconomy #WasteManagement #Sustainability #Engineering #EIB #EngineersWithoutBorders #ClimateAction

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🤝 Enhancing Collaboration with the University 🎓

Yesterday, EWB Luxembourg President Kristina Teppo met with representatives of the University of Luxembourg’s Engineering Department – Prof. Francesco Viti (Head), Prof. Ralph Useldinger (CERATIZIT Chair, Ingénieurs et Scientifiques du Luxembourg a.s.b.l. board member), and Berta Rato (Strategic Advisor to the FSTM Dean).

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration with the university and creating more opportunities for student involvement in EWB’s sustainable development projects.

#EWBLuxembourg #UniversityOfLuxembourg #EngineeringForDevelopment #Sustainability

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🌱 Exploring Nature-Based Solutions for Grey Water Treatment 💧

This week, our dedicated volunteers Kristina and Lucas had the opportunity to visit a grey water treatment plant developed by the University of Luxembourg researchers and installed at Lycée Edward Steichen (Clervaux, Luxembourg).

This innovative pilot project is based on nature-based solutions, using a combination of biochar-enhanced sand and plants to naturally purify grey water. The system has demonstrated promising results in delivering a sustainable and efficient water treatment method.

We are enthusiastic about the potential to apply this approach in our international projects, in collaboration with the Water Group at the University of Luxembourg, especially in water-scarce and vulnerable regions.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Silvia Venditti for organizing the visit and generously sharing her insights and and to Dr. Irene for contributing valuable insights from her research on water treatment.

🎧 Learn more about nature-based solutions in Dr. Silvia Venditti’s podcast episode with Research Luxembourg

#EWB #WaterForAll #NatureBasedSolutions #Sustainability #GreyWater #Luxembourg #WastewaterTreatment #EngineeringForGood #SDGs #CircularWater #EcoInnovation #ResearchLuxembourg

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🌍 Plastic Recycling Workshop – Turning Waste into Purpose ♻️

We recently organised a hands-on plastic recycling workshop, to explore creative, small-scale solutions for tackling plastic waste.

🙏 We extend our sincere thanks to Marc for hosting the event, assembling the injection machine and shredder, and designing and machining the mould. His technical contribution and generous support were essential to the success of the workshop.

We also thank all the participants for their energy, curiosity, and teamwork throughout the day.

At EWBLu, we continue to develop and share practical, sustainable technologies to address global challenges. We welcome new volunteers, whether in engineering, communications, or project support, as well as partners and sponsors interested in helping us scale up initiatives like this.

More details here: Plastic Recycling Workshop

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New Committee Elected at our General Assembly

We are happy to share that our General Assembly brought together our members to celebrate the achievements of 2024, review our financial report, elect a new committee, and discuss plans for 2025.

We’re delighted to announce the following newly elected committee:

  • President: Kristina Teppo
  • Vice-President: Dr David Norta
  • Secretary: Paula Kühn
  • Treasurer: Michel Günther
  • Project Manager: Joel Jacobsen

We would like to thank the outgoing committee for their work and dedication throughout the year. We look forward to embarking on a new chapter of impactful projects and continued collaboration. Thank you for your support and commitment to our shared mission!

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2024 EWB Global Summit in Malaysia

  • We are proud to have participated in the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Global Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 6–9 November 2024. This extraordinary event brought together representatives from 23 countries across five continents, uniting our global network to exchange ideas, strengthen collaborations, and work towards a shared vision of addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.
  • Over these three inspiring days, we engaged in workshops and discussions focused on:
  • – Enhancing critical infrastructure, clean water access and education for underserved populations
  • – Driving research and innovation to deliver impactful engineering solutions
  • – Strengthening engineering capacity worldwide
  • – Expanding the global EWB network into a unified, powerful force
  • We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants for their invaluable contributions. A special thanks to Engineers Without Borders – International for organizing this impactful gathering, Engineers Without Borders Malaysia for their exceptional hospitality, and Eleanor Loudon for facilitating such productive and inspiring discussions.
  • Together, we are building a sustainable future through collaboration and innovation!
  • #EWBGlobalSummit #SustainableDevelopment #EngineersWithoutBorders #GlobalCollaboration