LOWaste project in Ferrara
Categories: Governance, Strategy and Planning, Construction Material, Eco Design, Eco Production, Legal, Economic, Eco Consumption, Metal, Glass, Technical and Research, Waste Prevention, Communication and Education, Plastic, Reuse and preparing for reuse, Recycling, Product Service Systems, Wood, Other bulky items, Collaborative Economy, Other Fractions
Organisation: Ferrara Municipality
Main partners:
- La Città Verde, social cooperative
- Impronta Etica, network of Italian companies engaged in the promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility
- RREUSE, European network of social enterprises active in reuse, repair and recycling
- Gruppo Hera, local utility
Localisation: Ferrara (IT)
Summary
Through the project LOWaste (Local waste market for second life products), Ferrara is experiencing a pattern of circular economy based on waste prevention, products reuse and material recycling supported by a public-private partnership framework. Starting from some pilot studies and tests, the project laid down the foundation for – and has seen the emergence of – a genuine local circular economy district with a focus on waste management in a circular economy.