The LIFE ABATE project continues to make steady progress toward its goal of reducing emissions and odours associated with waste treatment. In recent days, the equipment that makes up the demonstration pilot has arrived at Ecoparc 3, a municipal waste treatment facility operated by the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB), where the first testing phase of the system will take place.
An innovative system to improve air quality
The LIFE ABATE pilot is an innovative air treatment solution designed to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and odours produced in waste treatment plants. The system integrates several components that work together: a rotoconcentrator, a two-phase biotrickling unit, and a greenhouse where the captured CO₂ will be injected to explore its potential use in agriculture.
Through this technological combination, LIFE ABATE aims to demonstrate that it is possible to improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and advance towards a more circular and sustainable economy in the waste management sector.
Delivery and installation of the equipment
Over the past few weeks, the different components of the pilot —the rotoconcentrator, the biofilter and the greenhouse— have been delivered to Ecoparc 3, marking a key milestone in the implementation of the project.
Installation of LIFE ABATE’s greenhouse in Ecoparc 3 
Installation of LIFE ABATE’s equipment in Ecoparc 3 Some equipment of LIFE ABATE arriving to Ecoparc 3
The images show the unloading and placement of the equipment, which required careful planning to adapt the technology to the plant’s operational environment. This progress represents the tangible start of LIFE ABATE’s demonstration phase.
Next steps
In the coming weeks, the following stages will be carried out: installation of the air ducts and gas network, mechanical assembly, electrical setup, and finally, system commissioning. Once operational, the pilot will make it possible to assess the real performance of the technology under real operating conditions and validate its potential for replication at other facilities.
Follow the progress of the LIFE ABATE project and discover how this innovative solution can contribute to more sustainable waste management, improving both air quality and quality of life.