Abstract
Designing and manufacturing with circular materials is still a major challenge, despite various waste exchange platforms and LCA tools. The present research aims at providing advanced digital tools for the extremely fragmented supply chains of Made in Italy industries, exploring how designers may transform practices by leveraging on local waste streams, with a greater awareness of availability and impact. More specifically, by addressing the need for sustainability in production and design, this contribution focuses on establishing a link between Italian production codification (ATECO) and European Waste Catalogue classification (EWC). Understanding these relations is crucial for providing designers with the necessary quantity and quality of relevant information on possible circular alternatives. Through the data collected via web, the research identified those EWC codes that are potentially related to regional producers, distinguishing those that are responsible to collect and process waste materials and those who are responsible for its production. These stakeholders were then interviewed to determine the effectiveness of this relation. Following a Qualitative Analysis of the responses, the Research provides initial insights on the common knowledge base producers and manufacturers have about waste management within the Made in Italy production chain. Results will be ultimately used to facilitate the exchange of relevant information, as well as the construction of a widespread and scalable network for stakeholders related to production of products and transformation of waste materials.
Presenters
Viktor MalakucziAssistant Professor, Department PDTA, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy Carmen Rotondi
Sapienza University of Rome Luca D'Elia
Researcher, Planning, Design, Technology of Architecture Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Sabrina Lucibello
Sapienza University of Rome Lorenzo Imbesi
Full Professor, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Design Management and Professional Practice
KEYWORDS
Recycling Classification, Environmental Impact, Design Tools, Waste Exchange, LCA
