This focus area specializes in the development, piloting, and scaling of circular economy technologies — from recycling construction waste, plastics, and lithium-ion batteries to creating solutions that enable the production of new products from secondary raw materials.
The industrial hub serves as a platform for testing solutions that promote resource reuse, minimize waste generation, and prepare technologies for large-scale deployment in the real sector.
The growing waste accumulation problem is a global challenge, and the circular economy is a worldwide priority. For Ukraine, it is particularly relevant during recovery and EU integration. Innovative recycling technologies are key to sustainable reconstruction, resource efficiency, and integration into the European economic space.
Reconstruction During and After the War
The reuse of construction materials significantly reduces costs and time, enabling a new recovery model — economical, sustainable, and resilient to the challenges of long-term reconstruction.
European Integration and Circular Transformation
Ukraine is implementing EU standards that require advanced waste management and environmental compliance. Recycling technologies based on LCA, Zero Waste, and EN-classification approaches are crucial for both businesses and the state.
Growing Interest in Ukrainian Engineering Solutions
EU countries are actively seeking partners in the circular technology sector — from pilot R&D to certified industrial lines. The availability of Ukrainian solutions adapted to EU standards enables cooperation with Europe’s private and municipal sectors.
Development of modular and pilot lines for recycling and sorting plastics such as PET, HDPE, LDPE, polystyrene, and polypropylene.
Development and testing of lithium-ion battery recycling technologies, including EV batteries.
Implementation of construction waste recycling technologies for concrete, brick, plaster, wood, glass, and metals.
Pilot testing of recycling solutions for organic waste, paper, electronics, and mixed municipal waste.
Establishment of industrial park infrastructure for pilot testing — including crushers, separators, flotation units, sorting tables, and secondary purification systems.
Implementation of circular solutions in transport infrastructure, construction, packaging, and other industries.
We combine UkrSURT’s strong scientific foundation, Algorithm Group’s practical implementation experience, and deep expertise from international partners.
Robust Scientific Foundation
The focus area builds on the expertise of researchers from the Institute of Ecology at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. It explores environmental safety, nature management, and sustainability, with an emphasis on organic waste recycling and nature-based solutions.
International Partners
We maintain partnerships with European leaders such as Remondis (one of the largest waste management and recycling operators) and CDE Global (a global leader in technologies for processing minerals, glass, and construction waste).
Infrastructure for Pilot Projects
We plan to establish a testing facility within the industrial hub to deploy pilot sites and laboratories for circular economy technology validation and further market-scale implementation.
Implementation Experience
Algorithm Group has hands-on experience in implementing recycling and material reuse processes in collaboration with municipalities, industrial enterprises, and developers.
Daria Safronova
Environmental specialist with 20 years of experience; expert in verification of greenhouse gas emissions reports for large enterprises.
Yuliana Hapon
PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineer and Research Engineer, Head of the “Li-Ion Battery Recycling” sub-focus area.
Tetiana Nenastina
Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Building Materials, Structures, and Constructions.
Valeriia Proskurina
PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Structural Mechanics and Hydraulics.
ACADEMTEST Laboratory for Testing Materials and Structures
The laboratory is accredited by the National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine and operates in accordance with international standards, including ISO/IEC 17025. It provides objective quality verification and prepares full protocol packages.
Features
• high-precision equipment: universal testing machines, hardness testers, spectrometers, optical devices;
• many years of experience in industry, energy, transport, and the defense sector.
Services
• non-destructive testing;
• mechanical testing;
• hardness testing;
• other tests.
INTEROILANALYTICS Laboratory for Fuel and Lubricant Analysis
The laboratory performs comprehensive chemical and physico-chemical analysis of products according to international standards. It provides reliable results to determine the quality, service life, and compliance of products with regulatory requirements.
Features
• professionally calibrated equipment;
• complete database of test methods;
• focus on the needs of industrial and transport companies.
Services
• analysis of the composition and properties of lubricants and fluids;
• determination of additive content;
• evaluation of residual life of fuel and lubricants;
• detection of impurities and wear indicators.
VIATEST Laboratory for Determining Physical and Mechanical Properties of Construction Materials
The laboratory studies materials used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads and engineering structures. It ensures accurate results thanks to the team’s long-term experience, modern equipment, and top-tier methodologies.
Features
• wide range of tests on road and construction materials;
• testing of transport and operational properties of roads;
• modern laboratory equipment;
• quality control during works;
• expert assessment with high precision.
Services
• analysis of soils, sand, crushed stone, and mixtures;
• testing of concrete, cement, and reinforced concrete;
• evaluation of bitumen, asphalt, and road mixtures;
• testing of road signs and marking materials;
• quality control of works and structures.
Logistics and Transport
Development of the first-ever Network Statement in Ukraine for Ukrainian Railways as part of EU railway directive implementation.
Energy Efficiency
Energy audit and cataloging of thermal power equipment for UkrGasVydobuvannya (the largest Ukrainian gas producer) facilities.
Reconstruction and Construction
Engineering support for the construction of the agglomeration plant and gas treatment systems at the converter shop of ArcelorMittal (2015–2017).
Chemotology and Materials Science
Modernization of the pelletizing plant at the Northern Iron Ore Beneficiation Works (Metinvest), including the implementation of new equipment (2019–2020).
Logistics and Transport
Optimization of grain logistics in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland under the UK–Ukraine R&I Twinning Grant.
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