Initial tests identified distinct behaviours in multi-material waste, varying according to the proportions of cork, binders and other components present.. It was possible to prepare samples on a significant scale for testing by the industrial partner, reintegrating the granules into their production process and simultaneously eliminating landfill disposal and dependence on virgin raw materials. This stage revealed the necessary adjustments to the formulations and processing p

After defining the recovery protocol with AVE – Gestão Ambiental e Valorização Energética, the BORRACHA 2.0 (RUBBER 2.0) project entered a new phase of technical consolidation and industrial awareness. Industrial trials were carried out to assess the stability of the results and the consistency of the recovery process on a real scale. These tests confirmed the feasibility of using non-fluorinated and non-chlorinated rubber waste as an alternative fuel in the cement industry,