On 26 September, REFRESH partner RINA is hosting a webinar showcasing six EU-funded projects which are developing innovative solutions to improve sustainability in the manufacturing sector.

The webinar will present the REFRESH project, which supports the wind energy industry’s commitment to reducing environmental impacts throughout a wind turbine’s life cycle by developing solutions to enable improved recycling of composite materials derived from end-of-life turbine blades.

The free webinar Improving Sustainability in the Manufacturing Sector takes place on 26th September 2023 at 10:00-12:00 CEST.

Speakers:

  • Michela Mattia – TOOL4LIFE project: TOOLing materials, design, and process engineering, leading to improved sustainability and wider applications for the composites of tomorrow.
  • Teresa Lavecchia – ZEROWASTELIFE project: Materials, 2D-3D flattening and Processing, to optimise the topology and create breakthrough zero-waste Composite structural solutions.
  • Daniel Grisenti – REFRESH project: Smart dismantling, sorting and REcycling of glass Fibre Reinforced composite from wind power Sector through Holistic approach.
  • Gloria Carallo – MAREWIND project: MAterials solutions for cost Reduction and Extended service life on WIND off-shore facilities.
  • Alessio Mattioni – RARE2 project: Human-centred Rapid Reconfiguration of Production and Value Chain in Fast Changing Scenarios.
  • Enrico Salvatore – EPHAESTUS project: Heavy and Extractive industry wastes PHAsing out through ESG Tailings Upcycling Synergy.

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Sustainable manufacturing

Manufacturers have the potential to make a substantial difference in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, by embracing sustainable practices, they can also take advantage of a range of additional benefits that directly impact on their business. These include improving overall efficiency, reducing costs, enhancing brand credibility, and attracting environmentally conscious customers, ultimately leading to long-term success and growth. RINA works on developing innovative approaches and solutions from research to be transmitted to the manufacturing sector through its participation in various research projects.