On November 13, 2024, during the Month 48 General Assembly in Ulmi, Romania, ECOFACT hosted its 2nd Training and Educational Workshop, furthering its mission to share knowledge and promote sustainable manufacturing practices. Building on the first session, this workshop showcased the ECOFACT Digital Educational Kit and its practical applications.
Held at Arçelik’s production facility, one of ECOFACT’s demo sites, the workshop welcomed in person attendees while also recording the sessions to extend its reach to a larger audience. Now, stakeholders worldwide can explore the ECOFACT Digital Educational Kit through a short presentation by CIRCE, available on YouTube. Watch the workshop here:
The ECOFACT Digital Educational Kit
The workshop highlighted the ECOFACT Digital Educational Kit, a comprehensive training resource with eight modules. This structured program includes manuals, guides, online resources for self-paced learning, and lessons designed to provide practical insights into the tools and applications of the ECOFACT platform. The kit ensures effective knowledge transfer to diverse stakeholders interested in advancing sustainable manufacturing practices.
The recorded session offers a concise overview of the kit, its objectives, and the innovative tools developed by ECOFACT. Each module is tailored to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications, equipping stakeholders with the tools needed to embrace greener and more efficient practices:
- Introduction: Overview of ECOFACT’s goals and demo sites (CARTIF)
- Overview of Manufacturing Sectors: Insights on energy trends and sustainability challenges (CIRCE)
- Environmental Assessment Tools: Tools like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) (PRé)
- Energy Optimization Tools: Technologies for enhancing energy efficiency (IWU)
- ECOFACT Platform Concepts: Understanding platform architecture and functionalities (CARTIF)
- ECOFACT Platform Installation: Practical guidance for implementation (LINKS)
- Extrapolation to Other Sectors: Adapting ECOFACT innovations across industries (RINA)
- Conclusions: Key takeaways and next steps (CIRCE)
Stay tuned for updates and explore the ECOFACT Digital Educational Kit here to learn more about these innovations.
