Harnessing potential of biological CO2 capture for Circular Economy

Qlab was founded in 2012 in the area of Ionia near Thessaloniki, by a group of experienced scientists on purpose to provide analytical and consulting services satisfying the demand of the market on analysis and quality control of food products, animal feeding stuffs, agricultural products, water and wastewater. Qlab offers scientifically documented advice about lubrication and irrigation for optimizing crops in the rural area, across the spectrum of agriculture and especially in fields of Organic Farming and Integrated Crop Management
Furthermore, Qlab has the required background and technical ability in the field of Environmental Pollution Monitoring & Analysis. It encompasses a complete range of solutions in the field of Environmental Quality control and Quality Management and provides defensible data and practical, scientifically driven information to help agri-food and bio-energy industries meet their compliance requirements and daily challenges. Qlab has specialized experience in facilities in determining quality horizons of water and wastewater, materials, chemicals, food products, Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM), Stack Monitoring, and in turnkey projects of Sewage Treatment Plants and Effluent Treatment (operation and maintenance). Besides analytical services, Qlab provides ISO consulting and validation support services to manufacture industries.

Since 2014, Qlab is accredited by E.SY.D. for the ISO 17025:2017 criteria with certificate number 909-3. Since 2015, Qlab has been certifying for the implementation of a Quality Management System for its services according to the international standard ISO 9001:2015 and it also holds certification for “verification of greenhouse gas emissions” according to the international standard ISO 14064-1: 2006 and Environmental Management System according to ISO 14001:2015. Annually, Qlab demonstrates high level of testing capability by conducting inter-laboratory test schemes such as SCHEMA, QMS, AQUACHECK, FAPAS and FEPAS.

Qlab in co-operation with Ergoplanning and GAIA perform annually numerous soil analysis tests. In some cases, Qlab monitors the application of solid digestate from the biogas sector as fertilizing agent. Qlab also performs characterization for composts and biofertilizers originated from this digestate. Before land application a fertilization plan is generated according to the soil nutritional needs.