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Glass recycling machine

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This project is our very first, and it has already earned the trust of Huge Thing Booster and Saint-Gobain Glassolutions in Poland.
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Glass recycling machine

With funding from European Funds, we are working to create a recycling solution for glass producers like Saint-Gobain. Our goal is clear: design a product that ensures old glass can be effectively reintegrated into the production process.

We're incredibly excited about this project and can’t wait to share more details. However, due to confidentiality agreements, the results will be revealed only upon project completion. Stay tuned!
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Workflow

This project exemplifies our customer-centric approach. We started by understanding the challenges consumers face when recycling used glass. Through discussion, testing and research, we identified the key features and requirements for an effective solution.

Based on these findings, we're now developing a CAD model that's feasible for real-world construction and aligned with customer needs. Our team is also running various simulations to ensure that it is ready for installation and to address any potential project risks.

The next step is to build a physical prototype and rigorously test it with real glass to ensure it meets the customer's requirements.

Alongside this development, our team is taking part in workshops and mentoring sessions to ensure our business is prepared for a successful launch.
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EU Funded Project

Bionite's glass recycling machine project has received a grant from the EU. The funding will cover the cost of staff, machine components, services from other companies and team training such as mentoring and workshops.

Total cost of project

199 938,00 PLN

Contribution from the European Funds

199 938,00 PLN
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Results

First milestone

We successfully completed the first stage of the project! After numerous meetings with potential users of the technology, real-material testing, and in-depth analysis, we gathered a full set of project requirements and developed a technical concept for the solution. All of this was documented in two detailed reports: one technical, and one formal.

As part of this milestone, we also created the very website you’re visiting now. Have you explored all the subpages yet?
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Second milestone

Hundreds of hours spent working in CAD software resulted in the completion of the final technical documentation, which became the foundation for building the physical MVP of our glass recycling machine.

The outcome exceeded our expectations and – most importantly – received full approval from our industrial partner, Saint-Gobain.
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Third milestone

Based on the previously developed CAD project, we ordered the necessary components and – with the support of our engineers and trusted subcontractors – assembled a physical prototype, integrating all core systems.

We carried out dozens of functional and performance tests, fine-tuning the machine to reach a presentation-ready state.

In just two months, we were ready to demonstrate the solution live. We met Saint-Gobain Glassolutions Poland’s expectations in terms of quality, reliability, and efficiency of the recycling system.

As a result, we successfully completed the acceleration program and initiated discussions about further development and scaling of the system.