REUSE, REPAIR and ECO-DESIGN. The “magic” circles of Circular Economy

This conference intends to emphasize the most "noble" approaches of the circular economy: reuse, durability and repairability and, logically, eco-design. We will do so by presenting points of view and testimonies of an international scenario within the industrial manufacturing sector with respect to sustainability, observed from the point of views of policy makers, research, training and, obviously, manufacturer and operators.

We intend to take stock of this phenomenon today in the panorama of production and scientific applications, involving some excellent experts as well as companies that in an original and courageous way are generating strongly recognized value through a transition to solutions based on these approaches.

The event is organized in two sessions, each of which focuses on the different dimensions of sustainability mentioned above (tangible and intangible). Each session includes inspirational interventions as well as case studies that show how those concepts are translated into real business in the EU.

The first session will give a broad overview and will serve as an introduction to the second one that will focus on the textile sector.

The second session will be directly connected with the textile exhibition area where leading companies are showcasing their activities in the field of circular economy. Those companies will be the key actors in our discussion in a dynamic exchange with policy makers, trainers and researchers. A new way to help key players shaping the future together.

Program

10.30-12.30 SESSION 1. Setting the context

Moderators:
Angelo Salsi, former Head of Department CINEA - European Commission
Francesco Matteucci, former Program Manager at EISMEA - European Commission

Repair, Re-use and eco-design: Principles, Numbers and Perspectives
Federico Brugnoli, CEO & Founder of SPIN360

The contemporary edge of EU policy
Aurel Ciobanu Dordea, Director Competitive Circular Economy and Clean Industrial Policy, European Commission 

Case study Related to Sustainability in its REPAIR Dimension
Julien Oet, Chief Transformation & Sustainability Officer, BOULANGER 

Results of a study on preparation for re-use of WEEE
Irene Pellucchi, ERION
Luca Campadello, ERION

Unveiling life cycle impacts of single use and multiple use packaging
Andrea Amadei, Project officer, Joint Research Centre, European Commission

The WEB second hand market: how did it all start? 
Representative of eBay (TBD)

Q&A

12.30-14.30 Lunch Break

14.30-16.30 SESSION 2. Reuse, Repair and Eco-Design in the textile sector

Moderator:
Federico Brugnoli, CEO & Founder of SPIN360

Emilia-Romagna Region policies and initiatives for the Textile sector development
Manuela Ratta, Policy Officer, Direzione generale conoscenza, ricerca, lavoro e imprese - Settore Innovazione sostenibile, Imprese, Filiere Produttive

Educating and training tomorrow experts for circular economy in the textile sector  
Francesca Romana Rinaldi, Director Monitor for Circular Fashion, SDA Bocconi

Circular economy in textile: complementarity between mechanical and chemical recycling
Michele Modesti, Professor, University of Padua

Debate: A few textile companies and/or consortia exhibiting or participating in Ecomondo 2025 will be invited to participate to an open debate. Companies will be able to ask questions, suggest solutions and express needs in an open debate with all speakers invited to this event representing the following sectors: EU and National policy making, research, training, secondhand market and other manufacturing sectors.

Closing statements