An innovative method for the on-site remediation of polluted soil under existing infrastructures

Project coordinator
Verein zur Foerderung des Technologie Transfer an der Hochschule Bremerhaven e.V., Germany. partners M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia; Ugra State University, Russia; Polar-Alpine Botanical Garden-Institute, Russia; OOO “Drilling, Engineering Research and Communication Installation”, Russia; Bioazul S.L., Spain; National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine — Institute for Nature Management Problems and Ecology, Ukraine.

Aim of project
The CLEANSOIL project will develop and promote the on-site in-situ treatment of hazardous substances at local point source by means of adsorption mechanisms. Based on its simplicity, it is specially targeted for large areas of polluted land, and when removal is not practicable i.e. under existing infrastructures. The CLEANSOIL remediation method will reduce the potential risk of pollution spread through soil and water sources and will help to revitalize valuable space in outer and inner city areas.

Expected results
The project implements EU policy on environmental protection and develops new and relatively cheap technology of soil protection and treatment which could be applied both in the EU and in the countries formerly integrated in the Soviet Union. CLEANSOIL method will prevent health damage and improve the quality of life for humans, animals and plants. CLEANSOIL addresses problems of mutual interest for both the EU Member and Candidate countries and the countries formerly integrated in the Soviet Union, concretely environmental and health problems associated with soil and groundwater pollution aff ecting both regions.