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Visit to ArcelorMittal Ghent

Thanks to ArcelorMittal Belgium for hosting us last week and for the insightful visit to your steel mill plant.  Witnessing firsthand the scale and complexity of steel production reinforces the importance of our mission to pioneer sustainable innovations in heavy…

BlueXPRT strategic session

This week, our team at BlueXPRT came together for a strategic session to realign our goals and reaffirm our core values: Adaptability, Support, Commitment, Ownership, and Trust (ASCOT). Franke Jongsma led a powerful discussion about fostering a positive team culture…

The danger of microplastics

Recent research has revealed alarming levels of microplastics in human brain tissue, with findings indicating that these particles can cross the blood-brain barrier. This discovery raises serious concerns about potential impacts on neurological health, underscoring the urgent need to address…

Discover the Interreg projects of BlueXPRT!

SuSuCoats: Advancing Surface ProtectionLaunched on March 20th in Krefeld, Germany, SuSuCoats aims to revolutionize surface protection against corrosion, abrasion, and weathering. With partners like Hochschule Niederrhein and Baril Coatings, we’re developing sustainable, eco-friendly coatings, supported by the Interreg VI program.…

Sustainable Innovations for Net-Zero Food Systems

A recent study reveals that food systems contribute around 35% of global greenhouse gas emissions (~20 GtCO2e/y). This figure is projected to rise with increasing food demands, challenging global climate targets. However, through intensified low-emission practices and carbon sequestration, emissions…