Environment

The four-year ReBioFoam research project, an effort to develop a foam made from organic, biodegradable biopolymers, has come to a close. Used as a protective packaging solution alternative to synthetic expanded materials, it will reduce recourse to landfill disposal with a leap forward for recovery.

The business volume reached by the Italian recycling industry is equal to that of the cosmetics sector and greater than that of textiles. But, most importantly, it’s growing: Conai explains the how and the why.

WASTE PAPER FOR PULPING Assocarta pronounces itself against the export of raw material and demands the application of the Principle of Proximity. Italy’s energy balance woes.

As the world’s leading event for the digital industry, CeBIT is once again supporting the CODE_n initiative and its international competition for startups and budding enterprises. In line with its motto of “Smart Solutions for Global Challenges”, the contest is devoted to uncovering inspired digital business models for sustained energy solutions.

Dec Impianti SpA (solvent recovery systems using activated carbon) proposes a process of recovery in three main phases: adsorption on beds of activated carbon; desorption through the use of inert gas; distillation of the solvent.

In Milan, a new road sign system identifying what has been called Area C, with traffic restrictions, communicating the restrictions on the circulation of private vehicles, aims to improve relations between the city authorities and the public.

Ecomondo, the international trade fair for material and energy recovery and sustainable development (Rimini, 9-12th November 2011), concluded its 16th edition with a 16.7% increase