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Application contexts

Integrated innovative approaches for the transition to circular economy and low-emission systems

Design and development of models and systems for integrated circular urban management for the transition towards regenerative, sustainable, circular and inclusive cities and towns

Topics:

  • Sustainable life and consumption style.
  • Valorization and management of urban waste, water as resource, wastewater and purification sludge.
  • Urban enhancement/valorization in circular perspective.
  • Health and safety.

Development and implementation of processes and methodologies for the sustainable management of the natural capital, territory (land, environment?) and sea in line with the principles of circular economy.

Topics:

  • Sustainable tourism.
  • Management of circular marinas/ports.
  • Management of natural capital and coastlines.
  • Analysis and valorization of agricultural and fishing chains.

Development and implementation of systemic approaches to foster and facilitate closure of loops in the production chains and throughout the life cycle of products and materials.

Topics:

  • Activities aiming at fostering teamwork among players and sectors.
  • New business/consumption models and market analysis.
  • Integrated multidisciplinary approach to manage and efficiently use resources throughout their life cycles.
  • Life cycle thinking and measurement of «circularity».

Development and implementation of technologies and methodologies for sustainable and regenerative production and consumption models in support of industry in the transition to circular economy.

Topics:

  • Circular design and industrial symbiosis’ models.
  • Innovative technologies for efficient use and management of resources and scraps/waste’s valorization.
  • Reconversion of industrial sites according to circularity principles.
  • Tools for enterprises (resource diagnosis, LCA/LCC, standards, labels and certificates).