Reuse, Repair, Rethink: The heroes of “magic” circles of Circular Economy

This is the third round of a conference aimed at showcasing the most "noble" approaches of circular economy: reuse, durability and repairability and, logically, eco-design.
This year we will focus on the textile sector. We will showcase real examples of companies that have successfully applied one or more of those approaches: “The heroes”. We want to demonstrate through real stories, that reusing and repairing not only contribute to a more sustainable economic development, but they can also be business opportunities. We hope those stories will be a source of inspiration for many others.
The event is organized in a talk-show format and audience will actively participate in the discussion.

Program

Introduction by Moderators: 
Francesca Romana Rinaldi, Director Monitor for Circular Fashion SDA Bocconi
Angelo Salsi, former Head of Department CINEA – European Commission
Francesco Matteucci, former Program Manager at EISMEA – European Commission

How does the EU support reuse, repair and eco-design in the textile sector
Stefano Soro, Head of Unit – Net Zero Industries, Sustainable and Circular Products, European Commission DG GROW 

Introducing an eco-design framework to extend product life
Francesca Romana Rinaldi, Director Monitor for Circular Fashion SDA Bocconi

Eco-design in sport equipment and garments: what happens to your ski boots, helmets and other sport equipment and garments once you do not use them anymore?
Martino Colonna, Associate Professor UNIBO

Panel Discussion with
Silvia Mazzanti, Sustainability Manager Save the Duck
Dario Casalini, CEO Maglificio Po Srl – Oscalito 1936
Marco Guazzoni, Sustainability Director Vibram
Alfio Fontana, CSR Manager and Corporate Partnership Humana People to People 
Speaker Progetto Life PhoenixWeee (Dismeco) (tbc)
Speaker Centro del Riuso Regione Emilia-Romagna - Double Trouble (tbc)

Open debate with audience

Closing statements