ECOMONDO 3 NOVEMBER 2026 - Technological solutions for resources recovery from end-of-life products and materials in the Mediterranean landscape

Despite growing attention to circular economy principles, large quantities of waste continue to be disposed of rather than recovered, leading to the permanent loss of materials that still hold considerable value. In many cases, it is the lack of adequate technological solutions that prevents these resources from re-entering production cycles. This situation entails not only an economic problem but also a strategic weakness, as it increases reliance on primary raw materials imported. For this reason, advancing innovative processes – developed both by research centers and industrial actors – and promoting the exchange of successful practices among countries, especially within the Mediterranean region, becomes essential for supporting industrial development in a more sustainable direction.
During this seminar, several emerging technologies capable of improving resource recovery and enhancing environmental performance across various sectors will be presented and discussed.

Sala Tiglio Hall A6

11:42 Green4Sludge: reducing and valorising tanning sludge through hydrothermal carbonisation on a pilot scale
Daniele Pirini, Alisar Kiwan (B-Plas Sbrl), Simone Gilioli, Sara Mugelli (Deltacque Srl)