Tondo I Circular Economy

♻️ Circular Economy in Milan: a model for sustainable urban innovation ♻️ 🏙️ Milan is known for fashion and design, but it’s also becoming a leader in the circular economy. Through innovative policies and collaborations, the city is redefining sustainability in urban life. 💡 Initiatives like Milano Circolare are driving systemic change by promoting circular business models, reducing waste, and fostering innovation. Milan is also home to a growing ecosystem of circular startups and innovation hubs, proving that economic growth and sustainability can go hand in hand. As cities worldwide seek greener, more resilient models, Milan’s journey offers valuable lessons. 🌍 You can find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eF5GF4uG #CircularEconomy #MilanoCircolare #Sustainability #Innovation #UrbanTransformation

🧶 Only two weeks to go until the Circular Threads 2.0 Webinar on April 2, 2025! 🚀 Tondo is excited to present the findings of Circular Threads 2.0, a study on the circular economy in the Italian textile industry. This initiative builds on the first Circular Threads study from 2021: a project focused on the Italian textile industry, identifying opportunities and obstacles for implementing circular economy models. ♻️ The project explores challenges and opportunities for recycling, reuse, and material recovery in textiles, promoting eco-design and sustainable innovation. Key industry players, including companies from textile districts such as Biella and Prato, have contributed valuable insights. On April 2, 2025, at 17 (CET), Tondo will host a presentation webinar for the Circular Threads 2.0 study. The webinar will be held online on the Zoom platform, in English, and will last approximately one hour. The webinar will include: ✅ Key findings on sustainability in textiles ✅ Case studies on circular economy best practices ✅ Industry experts sharing their experiences 🌐 Participation in the webinar is free, you can register at the following link: https://lnkd.in/dugPbK2U. We look forward to seeing you! #circularthreads #circulartextile

♻️ A Circular Future is Possible—But We Need Stronger Policies! 🌍 The EU stands at a crossroads. With six planetary boundaries already breached, our approach to resource use must change. The Circular Economy Act (CEA) could be the game-changer—if done right. 🔄 The circularity rate is stagnating while secondary raw materials remain more expensive than virgin ones. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) isn’t driving better product design, and bio-waste is still poorly managed. The EU must rethink its approach. ⚖️ Strategic resource use needs to be smarter. Strengthening the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and ensuring fair competition for secondary raw materials will help break our dependency on virgin imports. Safety and health must come first, with stricter controls on toxic chemicals in consumer goods and imported recyclates. 🚯 Waste reduction targets need to be ambitious. A zero-landfilling goal for untreated waste by 2030 and mandatory sorting of mixed waste are crucial to keep valuable materials in circulation. EPR rules must go beyond waste management and actively support reuse and repair systems. ✍️ As Aline Maigret, Dorota Napierska, PhD, Janek Vähk, and the team at Zero Waste Europe highlight, the Circular Economy Act should not be a missed opportunity. The EU must commit to a truly circular, resilient economy. 🔗 Will policymakers step up? Let’s discuss! You can read the report below, and find out more at the following link: https://lnkd.in/dhg5fs24 #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #PolicyChange #Sustainability

💡 What happened this week? Here’s a selection of the most interesting circular news! 📢 A new report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the need for international reuse targets to reduce plastic waste and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. More: https://lnkd.in/dx7aEQuj 🤝 The upcoming Circular Economy Stakeholder Dialogue will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss key strategies for advancing circularity in the EU. More: https://lnkd.in/dDNBaXRs 🏙 The Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) is inviting municipalities and local governments to participate in its Community of Practice, providing access to knowledge-sharing platforms and funding opportunities to drive circular economy projects. More: https://lnkd.in/djGmFeAU 🛠 Italian utility Hera Group has introduced an innovative process to recycle carbon fiber waste, significantly reducing industrial waste while creating high-value raw materials for sectors like aerospace and automotive. More: https://lnkd.in/drjhCCKR ♻️ Vietnam has introduced a comprehensive plan to shift towards sustainable production and consumption models, focusing on optimizing natural resource use, reducing waste, and enhancing environmental protection across various industries. https://lnkd.in/dCXbyiji #circularnews #circulareconomynews

♻️ Material Recovery: A Game-Changer for Landfill Remediation 🌍 Landfills are not just environmental burdens—they hold valuable resources that can be recovered, reducing pollution and reclaiming land for new uses. As the authors Ndiforngu Ateh, roberto raga, Abdou Nasser NJOYA MFOKOU, Paula Ngo Fin Tan, and Gergino Chounna Yemele ( S.M. ASCE) highlight, material recovery can extract metals, plastics, and other reusable materials, transforming waste into opportunity. 🚀 The key to success lies in advanced waste sorting, innovative recovery technologies, and policies that support circular economy initiatives. By integrating material recovery into landfill remediation strategies, we can mitigate contamination, recover valuable resources, and repurpose land for future development. 💡 Learn more about how material recovery is shaping the future of landfill management in this insightful article by Ndiforngu, Raga, Mfokou, Tan, and Chounna: https://lnkd.in/dUE2H6D5

🚀 Vieni a trovarci a Fa' la cosa giusta! 🌱 Tondo parteciperà alla 21esima edizione della manifestazione Fa’ la cosa giusta!, Fiera del consumo critico e degli stili di vita sostenibili che si terrà presso Fiera Milano Rho dal 14 al 16 marzo 2025. 🎯 Lo stand sarà presente domani, venerdì 14 marzo, all’interno dello spazio dedicato al Comune di Milano dal titolo Lo stand del Comune, dal titolo "MILANO CIRCOLARE - la città che riduce, riusa, recupera". Lo stand sarà aperto dalle 9 alle 19.30 nel padiglione 20, sezione “Cura e Benessere”, spazio R-17. ⭕ Passa dallo stand di Tondo per conoscere meglio la realtà di Tondo, i suoi progetti legati al settore dell'economia circolare, le sue iniziative e le attività future! 🎟 L’ingresso alla fiera è gratuito: registrati a questo link https://lnkd.in/gQMTVhc Ti aspettiamo!

🌱 The Clean Industrial Deal: Powering a Sustainable & Competitive EU 🇪🇺 The EU is driving industrial decarbonisation while boosting competitiveness. The Clean Industrial Deal will accelerate clean manufacturing, lower energy costs, and simplify regulations, making Europe a leader in green industry by 2030. 🔹 €100B+ Investment: Fast-tracking funding for clean tech & manufacturing 🔹 Lower Energy Costs: Saving €260B annually by 2040 through efficiency measures 🔹 Regulatory Simplification: Cutting red tape to help businesses scale and innovate 🔹 Skilled Workforce: Investing in training for the green jobs of tomorrow 🔹 Stronger Supply Chains: Securing critical raw materials for Europe's industrial future By aligning sustainability with economic growth, the EU is turning the green transition into an industrial opportunity. You can find out more at the following link: https://lnkd.in/dqEa7CHm #CleanIndustrialDeal #SustainableIndustry #EUGreenTransition #FutureOfManufacturing

🧶 Online the program for the Circular Threads 2.0 Webinar on April 2, 2025! 🚀 Tondo is excited to present the findings of Circular Threads 2.0, a study on the circular economy in the Italian textile industry. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Associazione Tessile e Salute - Impresa Sociale, LIUC - Università Cattaneo, and Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte ONLUS, builds on the first Circular Threads study from 2021. ♻️ The project explores challenges and opportunities for recycling, reuse, and material recovery in textiles, promoting eco-design and sustainable innovation. Key industry players, including companies from textile districts such as Biella and Prato, have contributed valuable insights. 📝 Below you can read the full program of the webinar: 17.00-17-05: Introduction with LIUC – Università Cattaneo (Andrea Urbinati, Ph.D.) 17.05-17.20: Presentation of the Circular Threads 2.0 Report and projects with Tondo (Francesco Castellano, Martina Grassi) 17.20-17.30: Alternative leather for the fashion industry with Ohoskin (Stefano Mazzetti) 17.30-17.40: Insight: social network analysis with Tondo (Alberto Monti) 17.40-17.50: Sustainable clothing and circular fashon with Rifò (Niccolò Cipriani) 17.50-18.00: Measuring Circularity with Tondo (Denisa Moldovan) 🌐 Let’s shape the future of textiles together! Join us and be part of the change. You can register for free at the following link: https://lnkd.in/drnGQpeK

♻️ Revolutionizing Plastic Recycling for a Sustainable Future 🌍 Plastic waste remains a global challenge, but innovative recycling strategies are reshaping the way we manage it. By embracing mechanical, chemical, and organic recycling, we can give plastic a second life and significantly reduce environmental impact. 🚀 The key to success is better waste sorting, improved infrastructure, and a circular mindset that prioritizes sustainability at every stage of the plastic lifecycle. Companies and policymakers must work together to scale up these solutions and drive the transition toward a truly circular economy. 💡 Discover more about the latest advancements in plastic recycling in this insightful article by Tondo: https://lnkd.in/drXbSKzz

🇬🇷 The OECD - OCDE has released a new report titled "The Circular Economy in Central Macedonia, Greece," highlighting the region's potential to accelerate its transition to a circular economy by leveraging its robust agricultural and biomass sectors. 🌱 The report identifies agriculture, biomass, and waste management as key sectors for implementing circular economy strategies in Central Macedonia. This initiative aligns with broader OECD efforts to promote resource efficiency and sustainable economic growth. oecd.org 🌐 For more insights, read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d9K94Yrs 🎯 And follow Tondo's profile to always be updated on Circular Economy news!