REMADE Announces $19.6 Million in New Technology Research to Accelerate the U.S.’s Transition to a Circular Economy - Institute Selects 14 Projects in Latest Round of Funding

The REMADE Institute is pleased to announce today that it has awarded $19.6 million in new technology research, selecting 14 new research, development and demonstration projects as part of the Institute’s latest round of funding.

Half of the projects involve research at the demonstration phase, responding directly to the nation’s need to meet multiple U.S. energy, environmental, and economic goals.

"These projects underscore the importance of manufacturing and materials innovations toward advancing a circular economy," said Dr. Christopher Saldaña, Director of DOE’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). "The partnership between DOE and the REMADE Institute serves as a conduit for catalyzing transformative practices that not only bolster America's manufacturing expertise but also accentuate our nation's commitment to environmental stewardship."

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, manufacturing accounts for 25% of U.S. energy consumption at a cost of approximately $150 billion. Based on data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industry is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the nation, at 30%.

REMADE Chief Executive Officer Nabil Nasr said these are just some of the main reasons why a circular approach to manufacturing — “make-use-reuse-remanufacture-recycle” — is so important, and why REMADE is dedicated to the adoption of a Circular Economy.

“A Circular Economy is imperative,” Nasr said. “It’s critical in reducing industry’s energy consumption and emissions in the race to net-zero by 2050. At the same time, a circular approach is vital to increasing U.S. manufacturing’s competitiveness, increasing the resiliency of the nation’s supply chain, and creating new clean economy jobs.”

REMADE Chief Technology Officer Magdi Azer said the Institute’s research seeks to increase circularity for four energy-intensive material classes: metals, plastics/polymers, fibers, and electronic scrap, or e-scrap.

“REMADE’s projects address multiple aspects of the Circular Economy, including systems analysis, circular design, remanufacturing and reuse, recovery and recycling,” Azer said. “These latest R&D projects will, for example, explore better ways to remanufacture cast iron components; remove contaminants from molten aluminum scrap; convert the midsoles of used shoes into a newer, more sustainable foam for footwear; develop machine learning tools to advance the sorting of textiles, design recyclable multilayer flexible packaging; and increase machine learning tools to better determine the state-of-health for used hybrid and electric vehicle batteries.”  

For more detailed information, read the full press release at the button below. A list of all REMADE R&D projects and their descriptions, including the 14 projects announced today, can be found at the “Research” button below.

REMADE Announces New Technology License for Aluminum Industry

Innovation will improve the quality of recycled aluminum and allow for more diverse uses, including electric vehicle manufacturing

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — August 17, 2023 — The REMADE Institute, a 170-member public-private partnership established and funded in part by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), today announced a new technology license involving technology developed with REMADE support. The license involves a technological innovation capable of removing metallic impurities from recycled aluminum melts, thereby improving the quality of the aluminum and allowing it to be used for more diverse applications, including electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.

The innovation is part of a research and development project first funded by REMADE in 2020. The R&D project, "Selective Recovery of Elements from Molten Aluminum Alloys," is still in progress and is led by Subodh Das, Ph.D., CEO of Phinix, LLC. REMADE's tech team oversees the project, ensuring it meets the Institute's and DOE's technological milestones.

“A new technology license is a tremendous accomplishment. We believe this technology will be incredibly valuable to U.S.-based aluminum companies, including those that supply the automotive industry. Ultimately, it’s yet another key technology that accelerates the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy and assists the nation in meeting its net zero by 2050 goal.”

— Nabil Nasr - REMADE CEO

Join REMADE at the Upcoming Webinar: Enhanced Processing of Aluminum Scrap at End-of-Life via Artificial Intelligence & Smart Sensing

Join REMADE at the Upcoming Webinar: Enhanced Processing of Aluminum Scrap at End-of-Life via Artificial Intelligence & Smart Sensing

July 25, 2023 | 12:00-1:00pm

As aluminum intensive vehicles reach their end of life there is a growing need for enhanced recycling capabilities that enable upcycling and minimize dilution as a solution. Industry 4.0 capabilities such as AI and advanced sensors present an opportunity to increase the profitability and sustainability of metal recycling. This presentation will dive into current challenges facing post-consumer scrap aluminum recycling and ongoing efforts to drive smart solutions that close the loop on aluminum. 

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Five Takeaways From The "How-To" Conference That's Accelerating The Circular Economy

Our first REMADE Circular Economy Tech Summit & Conference recently brought together the brightest minds in research, industry, and policy to make the Circular Economy a reality in the United States. Here are five key takeaways from our two-day event held March 20-21 at the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C.:

• Nice ideas aren’t enough

• Carrots and (measuring) sticks are needed

• Decision-makers need the right tools for the job

• Remember: Trash is cash

• The robots are here—to improve recycling and remanufacturing

Click below for a deeper dive into each takeaway.

REMADE Releases New Funding - Up to $20 Million in Funding to Accelerate the Transition to a Circular Economy

The REMADE Institute is proud to announce its sixth Request for Proposals (RFP), representing $20 million in investment to sustain U.S. manufacturing and accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy.

The Institute is seeking technology proposals for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects that develop and demonstrate tools and technologies consistent with REMADE’s goals to reduce energy and emissions; achieve better than cost and energy parity; and promote the widespread application of new enabling technologies across multiple industries. RD&D projects must align with one or more of the Institute’s focus areas: systems analysis and integration; design for reuse, remanufacturing, recovery and recycling (design for Re-X); manufacturing materials optimization; remanufacturing; and/or recovery and recycling.

Join REMADE at the Upcoming Webinar: Dynamic Systems Analysis of PET & Olefin Polymers in a Circular Economy

Join REMADE at the Upcoming Webinar: Dynamic Systems Analysis of PET and Olefin Polymers in a Circular Economy: Project Update

March 6, 2023 | 12:00-1:00pm

This webinar will provide an update on progress made after the first year of the project. The goal of this R&D project is to conduct a systems analysis of a circular economy of PET and olefin plastics (HDPE/LDPE-LLDPE/PP) with a U.S. scope and with a Michigan case study. In doing this, the project team will apply the conceptual modeling framework developed earlier in a REMADE exploratory project. 

The project team will predict energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for a circular economy of plastics and compare results to the current baseline linear economy.

The team has convened and engaged with experts from the plastics supply chain in an advisory board for the project. The baseline linear economy for PET and olefin plastics in the U.S., representing over 70% of plastics flows, was completed and showed that the system emitted 1.5% of annual U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, contributed 5.1% to U.S. industry emissions, and accounted for 3.1% of U.S. energy consumption. Emissions and energy demand are mostly from virgin resin production, and secondly from semi-manufacturing processes such as extrusion, injection stretch blow molding, and blow molding.

Only 7% of the end-of-life waste PET and olefin plastics were collected for recycling, and PET was the resin with the highest recycle rate of 19%. As the project enters its second and final year, this webinar will highlight progress toward the final deliverable: a systems analysis of a future circular economy for plastics in the U.S. and the state of Michigan. 

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2022 REMADE Member Meeting Adjourns

REMADE members nationwide were cordially invited and encouraged to join us at the Institute's Annual Member Meeting this fall - our first in-person gathering in three years!

During the event, members heard insights from renowned keynote speakers, explored emerging technologies, discussed industry trends, heard the latest innovation updates from project teams, and learned more about the Institute's newest education and workforce development offerings. 

Member Meeting is exclusive to REMADE Members.

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Video Replays, Event Photos, and Project Posters are Now Available to Members Only

Latest Impact Report Released!

This report covers the critical focus areas the REMADE Institute is addressing to advance our nation in sustainable manufacturing and highlights the accomplishments of the institute and our members.

The REMADE Institute is proud of the collaborative effort of our members and would like to thank all who made it possible.

Celebrating 150 REMADE Members

REMADE is proud to announce that we’ve reached our newest milestone—150 members!

We want to extend our warmest welcome to our new members and also want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of those who have joined the Institute over the years, including many who have been with us since the beginning.

REMADE is proud to work with all of you as we develop technologies capable of addressing industry's impact on climate change, reducing energy consumption, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving resources, increasing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, and creating clean economy jobs.

Together, we can accelerate the nation's transition to a Circular Economy. 

REMADE Announces New Technology License

Innovation will make it easier and more cost-effective to recover precious metals from used electronics

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — August 24, 2022 — The REMADE Institute, a 154-member public-private partnership established by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) with an initial investment of $140 million, today announced a new technology license involving a technological innovation capable of recovering precious metals from used electronics more easily and cost-effectively.

The innovation, developed with REMADE support, is part of a research and development project first funded by the Institute in 2020. The R&D project, “Low-Concentration Metal Recovery from Complex Streams Using Gas-Assisted Microflow Solvent Extraction (GAME),” is still in progress and is led by Wencai Zhang, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, and Aaron Noble, Ph.D., an associate professor in the same department. Phinix, LLC, is the industry partner on the project. REMADE’s tech team oversees the project, ensuring it meets the Institute's and DOE's technological milestones.

“A new technology license is a great accomplishment, and we believe it will be incredibly valuable to U.S.-based electronics recycling companies.”

— Nabil Nasr - REMADE CEO

Join REMADE at the Advanced Fibers Recycling Virtual Bootcamp, the Newest EWD Certificate Pathway

Join REMADE at the Advanced Recycling Virtual Bootcamp on June 21-22 from 11am - 4:30pm ET

Paper is one of the most recycled materials globally. Producing paper from recycled fibers recovers 30%-70% of embodied energy and reduces fresh water significantly in comparison with using virgin wood. This helps alleviate environmental impact and promotes sustainability within industry. However, paper recycling is a complex process that involves collection, sorting, fiber washing, cleaning to remove contaminants, and remanufacturing fibers into paper of different quality. Through this two-day online Advanced Fibers Recycling Bootcamp, participants will strengthen their awareness of the overall paper recycling process and technologies.

REMADE Academy Certificate of Completion will be issued upon successful passage of quiz to validate course attendance.

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Non-Members can still join the Bootcamp for a fee.

REMADE Announces Request For Information to Turbocharge the U.S.’s Transition to a Circular Economy

REMADE Announces Request For Information to Turbocharge the U.S.’s Transition to a Circular Economy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jan. 21, 2022 — The REMADE Institute, a 141-member public-private partnership established by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) with an initial investment of $140 million, today issued a Request for Information (RFI) to further accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy.

Responses to REMADE’s RFI will inform revisions to the Institute’s technology roadmap, which is currently focused on reducing the use of raw and virgin, or primary, materials; increasing remanufacturing and the use and supply of recycled, or secondary, materials; and fostering circular innovations. The RFI will also address REMADE’s sustainability strategy, including developing Circular Economy approaches that will help address climate change economy-wide.

At the recent U.N. climate conference, COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, experts from across the globe — including REMADE members, partners and stakeholders — discussed Circular Economy solutions to achieve net-zero by 2050. REMADE CEO Nabil Nasr said the Institute’s RFI is a natural next step.

“Over the last five years, REMADE has invested or allocated more than $85.6 million to develop innovative technologies to reduce energy consumption and decrease carbon emissions,” Nasr said. “Given REMADE’s projected impacts so far, it’s important to see how we can further accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy — to turbocharge it.”

The connection between industrial development and climate change is significant. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, manufacturing accounts for 25% of U.S. energy consumption at a cost of approximately $150 billion. Based on data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industry is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the nation at 30%.

This is why a circular approach to manufacturing — “make-use-reuse-remanufacture-recycle” — is so important, Nasr said.

“If we don’t reduce industrial energy consumption and industrial emissions, research shows we will only get a little more than halfway to net-zero by 2050, about 55% of the way,” he said. “A Circular Economy approach to how we manufacture and use everyday products can help us get all the way to net-zero.”

REMADE Chief Technology Officer Magdi Azer says the Institute has focused its efforts and investment dollars on increasing the reuse, remanufacturing, recovery and recycling of four energy-intensive material classes: metals, plastics/polymers, fibers, and electronic waste (e-waste). In addition to seeking feedback regarding these current activities, the RFI asks where REMADE should focus its efforts relative to electric vehicles (EV) and photovoltaic (PV) solar power as part of the Institute’s future planning.

“Having invested in a suite of technologies to increase the reuse, remanufacturing, recovery and recycling of metals, polymers, fibers and e-waste, REMADE is evaluating how to proactively respond to megatrends such as climate change, resource scarcity, and technological breakthroughs in its research agenda,” Azer said. “The RFI will assist us in answering these questions.”

Those interested in learning more can read the detailed RFI here. Innovators and researchers with industry, academia, government, and the non-profit sector who are interested and involved in the nation’s transition to a Circular Economy are especially encouraged to respond. Responses can be submitted in either short-form or long-form.

For details on REMADE’s 2020 Technology Roadmap, review the Institute’s roadmap here.

• REMADE, part of the nation’s Manufacturing USA® network of 16 advanced manufacturing institutes, and its members are developing technology solutions that are capable of:

• Saving more than 1 Quad of energy per year, which is the equivalent of conserving more than 180 million barrels of oil a year

• Reducing 50 million metric tons per year in greenhouse gas emissions, which is the equivalent of eliminating the annual emissions of 11.5 million cars

• Increasing the supply and use of recycled materials by more than 40 million metric tons per year

• Creating up to 700,000 direct and indirect jobs, enhancing the U.S. economy and increasing the nation’s competitiveness

Responses to REMADE’s RFI are due by 5 pm ET on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022.

About REMADE

Founded in 2017, REMADE is a 141-member public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy with an initial investment of $140 million. REMADE is the only national institute focused entirely on the development of innovative technologies to accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy. In partnership with industry, academia, and national laboratories, REMADE enables early-stage applied research and development that will create jobs, dramatically reduce embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the supply and use of recycled materials. The cumulative, five-year embodied energy savings, greenhouse gas reduction, and increase in recycled materials use expected to result from REMADE’s investment is approximately 1 Quad of energy, about 50 million metric tons of CO2equivalent greenhouse gas reduction, and more than a 40 million metric tons per year increase in the supply and use of recycled materials, respectively. For additional information about REMADE, visit www.remadeinstitute.org.

For additional information, contact:

Megan Connor Murphy

Director, Marketing and Communications

REMADE Institute

585-213-1036 office

585-339-8379 cell

mconnormurphy@remadeinstitute.org

REMADE Launches New Training Offering in Systems Analysis for the Circular Economy

Barbara Reck
Senior Research Scientist, Yale University School for the Environment, and Systems Analysis & Integration Node Lead, REMADE Institute

Registration is now open for live online training, Jan. 24 and 26

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — January 19, 2022 — The REMADE Institute, a 141-member public-private partnership established by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) with an initial investment of $140 million, today launched its newest online training offering and certificate pathway in Systems Analysis for the Circular Economy.

A live, online, three-hour certificate training on the topic - part of the Institute’s REMADE Academy - will take place over two days next week. It is scheduled to run from 12:00-1:30 pm ET on Monday, Jan. 24, and from 12:00-1:30 pm ET on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

The course, titled “Systems Analysis and First Insights From REMADE Projects,” will be taught by Dr. Barbara Reck, a Senior Research Scientist with the Yale School of the Environment, and Node Leader, Systems Analysis and Integration, with REMADE. Learning objectives of the course include introductions to:

• The Circular Economy concept, its motivation and goals

• Material Flow Analysis, the research questions it addresses (e.g., material efficiency, future scrap supply), and examples

• Life Cycle Assessment, the research questions it addresses, how it complements MFA in systems analyses, and examples

• Calculation of recycling metrics “end-of-life recycling rate” and “recycled content,” barriers to their improvement, and examples for different materials

• Techno-Economic Analysis, the research questions it addresses (e.g., cost of current and future technologies), with examples

• Systems Analysis and how a holistic use of the above mentioned tools creates new insights for REMADE that help prioritize future research

The live, three-hour training is open to all. Innovators, researchers and leaders in industry, academia, government, and the non-profit sector who are interested in learning more about the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy are especially encouraged to attend.

Instruction will focus on metals, plastics/polymers, and fibers, including paper and textiles. A certificate of completion will be issued to participants upon successful passage of a quiz to validate course attendance.

To register for training, click here. Cost is free for REMADE members and is $450 for non-members.

In her role at REMADE, Reck’s work helps identify and prioritize opportunities to save energy and reduce embodied emissions across product design, material optimization, reuse and remanufacturing, and recycling and recovery initiatives. In her nearly 20-year research career in the field of industrial ecology, she has focused on evaluating how sustainably materials are used in society, information relevant to environmental and resource policy as well as Circular Economy assessments. Prior to her research career, Dr. Reck worked in industry as Manager of Environmental Affairs for Lufthansa Airlines.

Reck holds an MS and PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences in Bingen, Germany, and the Technical University of Berlin in Berlin, Germany, respectively.

Through its REMADE Academy, the Institute offers members more than 50 hours of online training content focused on systems analysis, design, materials optimization, remanufacturing and end-of-life, and recycling and recovery of four energy-intensive material classes: metals, plastics/polymers, fibers, and electronic waste.

For more information and to learn more about REMADE’s Education and Workforce Development (EWD) offerings, visit EWD Overview — The REMADE Institute.

About REMADE

Founded in 2017, REMADE is a 141-member public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy with an initial investment of $140 million. REMADE is the only national institute focused entirely on the development of innovative technologies to accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy. In partnership with industry, academia, and national laboratories, the REMADE Institute enables early-stage applied research and development that will create jobs, dramatically reduce embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the supply and use of recycled materials. The cumulative, five-year embodied energy savings, greenhouse gas reduction and increase in recycled materials use expected to result from this investment is approximately 1 Quad of energy, about 50 million metric tons of CO2equivalent greenhouse gas reduction, and more than a 40 million metric tons per year increase in the supply and use of recycled materials, respectively. For additional information about the REMADE Institute, visit www.remadeinstitute.org.

For additional information contact:
Megan Connor Murphy
Director, Marketing and Communications

REMADE Institute
585-213-1036 office
585-339-8379 cell
mconnormurphy@remadeinstitute.org

REMADE Announces $33 Million in New Technology Research

REMADE Announces $33 Million in New Technology Research

Institute Selects 23 Projects in Latest Round of Funding

The REMADE Institute, a 132-member public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with an initial investment of $140 million, today announced $33.2 million in new technology research, selecting 23 new projects as part of the Institute’s latest round of funding.

This latest round of investment is cost-shared between REMADE and the funding recipients. The 23 R&D projects are expected to lead to technologies capable of:

• Increasing recycled, or secondary, materials by as much as 8.9 million metrics tons per year

• Saving up to 407 petajoules (PJ) of embodied energy per year — the equivalent of conserving 66.5 million barrels of oil per year

• Decrease greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 24.1 million metric tons per year — eliminating the annual emissions of more than 5.2 million cars

The Power of a Technology Portfolio: Films & Flexibles Packaging

The Power of a Technology Portfolio: Films & Flexibles Packaging

Films and flexibles packaging is one the fastest growing packaging types, is not readily recyclable, and currently contaminates the U.S.’s curbside recycling system. REMADE is exploring ways to make films and flexibles fully recyclable. 

According to the Recycling Partnership, a REMADE member, film & flexible packaging is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 3%. Today, much of this material is sent to landfills. And even in places where it’s collected, much of it is lost.

REMADE has multiple R&D projects working to address films and flexibles, including projects focused on optimization, collection and separation. Our current portfolio of films and flexibles projects – conducted in partnership with Unilever, Michigan Tech and others - is capable of saving up to 50 petajoules of embodied energy annually, up to 2 million metric tons of materials savings per year, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 2 million metric tons annually.

For more information, read our 2020 Impact Report here.

The Power of a Technology Portfolio: Electronic Waste Recycling & Reuse

The Power of a Technology Portfolio: Electronic Waste Recycling & Reuse

Americans generated 6.9 MMT of electronic waste in 2019, recycling only 15% of that amount. E-waste can result in serious harm to human health and the environment, so REMADE is working to increase the recycling rates of electronics. Recovering e-waste’s precious metals also reduces dependence on finite raw materials and increases the resiliency of the US supply chain.

According to EE Times, a well-regarded industry publication, many electronic parts or products are remanufactured, including consumer products such as smartphones and PCs. The global market is estimated at $80 billion, and demand has surged during the COVID pandemic. This is good news, but REMADE knows more can be done.

The Institute has multiple e-waste R&D projects working to increase recycling rates and recover high value metals, including those focused on collection, condition assessment, and exploring the recovery of copper and other precious metals from e-waste.

Our current portfolio of e-waste R&D projects – conducted in partnership with Caterpillar, RIT and others - is capable of saving up to 27 petajoules of embodied energy per year, up to 200,000 metric tons of materials savings annually, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.8 million metric tons per year.

For more information, read our 2020 Impact Report here.

The Power of a Technology Portfolio: Paper & Cardboard Packaging

The Power of a Technology Portfolio: Paper & Cardboard Packaging

In our current US curbside recycling system, paper and cardboard are frequently contaminated, resulting in more than 17.2 million tons, or 25%, of MSW paper and paperboard being landfilled. REMADE is working to remove contaminants and increase recycling rates.

According to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), a REMADE member, manufacturing paper and paperboard with recycled materials uses up to 68% less energy than using virgin materials.

REMADE has multiple R&D projects working to address paper and cardboard recycling challenges, including those focused on systems analysis, manufacturing and contamination removal, collection, and separation and recycling.

Our current portfolio of paper and carboard projects – conducted in partnership with MIT, the American Forest & Paper Association, and more - is capable of saving up to 150 petajoules in embodied energy annually, up to 8 million metric tons in material savings per year, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 8 million metric tons per year.

For more information, read our 2020 Impact Report here.

The Power of a Technology Portfolio: Heavy-Duty Off-Road Remanufacturing

The Power of a Technology Portfolio: Heavy-Duty Off-Road Remanufacturing

The U.S. is the largest remanufacturer in the world, supporting 180,000 full-time jobs and generating nearly $12 billion in exports. Heavy-duty off-road equipment is one of the most reman-intensive sectors. REMADE seeks to increase reman intensity in the heavy-duty off-road sector, creating even more jobs and more exports.

According to the United Nations Environment Programme’s International Resource Panel report, “Re-defining Value – The Manufacturing Revolution,” the lead author of which is REMADE CEO Nabil Nasr, buying a remanufactured product or service part can save 90% of the energy compared to buying a new part.

REMADE has multiple heavy-duty off-road remanufacturing R&D projects working to increase reman intensity in the sector, creating jobs and increasing exports. These include projects focused on design, inspection and condition assessment, and repair/restoration.

Our current portfolio of reman R&D projects in the sector is capable of saving up to 50 petajoules of embodied energy annually, up to 1 million metric tons in materials savings per year, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by 2.5 million metric tons annually.

For more information, read our 2020 Impact Report here.

REMADE Seeks Technology Proposals for New $45M Round of Funding

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — April 28, 2021 — Celebrating Earth Day every day, the REMADE Institute, a public-private partnership established by the United States Department of Energy, today issued its fifth Request for Proposals, representing a $45 million investment in the research, development and demonstration of technologies to sustain American manufacturing and accelerate the U.S.'s transition to a Circular Economy.

Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Kelly Speakes-Backman said this investment is focused on reducing the nation's energy consumption, decreasing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, fostering clean tech innovation, and addressing manufacturing's impact on climate change.

"President Biden last week proudly announced our new national climate target - a 50-52% reduction in U.S. emissions by 2030," Speakes-Backman said. "Investments like this with the REMADE Institute will accelerate the U.S.'s transition to a Circular Economy, ensuring we meet this ambitious and exciting new commitment."

REMADE Chief Executive Officer Nabil Nasr said the Institute is seeking proposals for large-scale transformational research, development and demonstration projects that are industry-led and address issues across the materials supply chain. Proposed transformational projects must address the recovery and recycling of plastics, metals, fibers, and electronic waste (e-waste); or address the recovery and remanufacturing of durable goods and components.

"By focusing REMADE's investment on industry-led projects within these four key material classes, we can develop solutions that have the most significant impact nationwide," Nasr said.

REMADE is also seeking R&D projects that complement the Institute's existing portfolio. This includes proposals that focus on creating logistics models to improve materials recovery and recycling, increasing the circularity of metal alloys, identifying novel automation solutions to improve recycling economics, creating design tools that enable greater remanufacturing and recovery, utilizing recycled and cross-industry materials in manufacturing, introducing condition assessment and process technologies in remanufacturing, as well as projects that target materials with low recycling rates such as No. 3-7 plastics.

In addition, as part of this RFP, REMADE has allocated $1 million for education and workforce development. These projects must develop short courses to educate, train, and develop incumbent workers in reuse, remanufacturing, recovery, and recycling.

For more information, read the detailed RFP here. For details on the Institute's 2020 Technology Roadmap, which is guiding the RFP, review the roadmap here.

Efforts are ongoing worldwide to move from today's linear economy, where we take-make-dispose, to a Circular Economy, where we make-use-reuse-remanufacture-recycle. Conserving resources, reducing energy consumption, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions are major components of that transformation. Within a five-year period, REMADE is developing solutions that are capable of:

• Saving 1 Quad of energy, which equates to the electrical use by all U.S. households per year

• Reducing 50 million metric tons per year in greenhouse gas emissions

• Increasing the supply and use of recycled materials by more than 40 million metric tons per year

• Creating up to 700,000 direct and indirect jobs, enhancing the U.S. economy and increasing the nation's competitiveness

Those interested in learning more about this RFP are invited to participate in REMADE's upcoming live informational session webinar and Q&A, as well as upcoming teaming sessions. To register for the webinar and the teaming sessions, which will take place in early May, visit https://remadeinstitute.org/rfp.

About REMADE

Founded in 2017, REMADE is a Manufacturing USA™ Institute and public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy. REMADE is the only national institute focused entirely on the development of innovative technologies to accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy. In partnership with industry, academia, and national laboratories, REMADE enables early-stage applied research and development that will create jobs, dramatically reduce embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the supply and use of recycled materials. The cumulative, five-year embodied energy savings, greenhouse gas reduction and increase in recycled materials use expected to result from REMADE’s investment is approximately 1 Quad of energy, about 50 million metric tons of CO2equivalent greenhouse gas reduction, and more than a 40 million metric tons per year increase in the supply and use of recycled materials, respectively. For additional information about REMADE, visit www.remadeinstitute.org.

For additional information contact:
Megan Connor Murphy
Director, Marketing and Communications

REMADE Institute
585-213-1036 office
585-339-8379 cell
mconnormurphy@remadeinstitute.org