recycling

Pluvi

Bologna2023
Culture and Creativity

Pluvi tackles the issue of the easy breakage and environmental impact of traditional umbrellas by applying a patented innovation that makes them stronger, easily repairable, eco-sustainable, and 100% recyclable.

Eso Recycling

Rimini2021
Mechatronics and Materials, Energy and Sustainability

ESO RECYCLING is rooted in a business idea of Nicolas Meletiou, who, during his extensive experience in the sector, has always believed that refuse could be exploited to become a resource.Long before anyone was talking about the circular economy, Nicolas Meletiou was dreaming up and designing recycling and reassessment of office and sports waste.

Re-Sport

Bologna2022
Mechatronics and Materials

RE-SPORT is an innovative startup and a spin-off with the participation of the University of Bologna. We develop innovative technologies for the recycling and development of sports equipment and everyday products in plastic and compound materials.RE-SPORT develops all the necessary steps towards the recycling of multi-material items at the end of their lifecycle, from proof-of-concept to design of finished systems, combined with the assessment of environmental impact and economic factors in the process.

Sfridoo

Bologna
Building and Construction, Energy and Sustainability, Mechatronics and Materials

Approximately 11 bn tons of waste are produced in the world each year, only 25% is reused or recycled. In Italy, special waste produced by businesses stands at about 154 mln tons (source: ISPRA, 2019).