The Italian manufacturing sector is facing the challenge of transforming supply chains with a circular economy perspective, encompassing technological, organizational, and social aspects. In this regard, the scientific and technical communities are conducting research and experiments to enable the recycling of industrial waste, aiming to reduce the consumption of raw materials and environmental impacts. The Italian stone sector, which continues to hold the European primacy in the extraction and processing of natural stone, generates enormous quantities of waste such as "marmettola" and "cocciame" each year. These are partially reused for certain low-value purposes, while the majority is disposed of in landfills, causing significant environmental impacts. In this context, the STONE project aims to propose innovative and eco-friendly materials and components that are Made in Italy, meeting the performance requirements for the design of indoor/outdoor living spaces and temporary housing solutions. Furthermore, a harmonized process for reusing waste from stone processing will be structured to manufacture eco-design products validated in the three reference geoclusters: Sicily (Lava stone and Custonaci), Tuscany (Carrara Marble), and Puglia (Apricena Stone). This study was carried out within the MICS (Made in Italy – Circular and Sustainable) Extended Partnership and received funding from the European Union Next-Generation EU (PIANO NAZIONALE DI RIPRESA E RESILIENZA (PNRR) – MISSIONE 4 COMPONENTE 2, INVESTIMENTO 1.3 – D.D. 1551.11–10-2022, PE00000004). This manuscript reflects only the authors’ views and opinions, neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be considered responsible for them. The authors are thankful to: Scioti A, Bruno S, Baccaro A (POLIBA), Speroni A, Pittau F (POLIMI), Famoso M, Catania AM, Del Puglia S (UNIPA), Marini P (POLITO), Marseglia M, Pontillo G, Bonini M, Alessio T (UNIFI), Arrighetti L, Ricci L, De Monte C (CNR-IPCF Pisa).
Made in Italy Eco-Designed Products from Stone Waste: The STONE Project
T. Poli;
2024-01-01
Abstract
The Italian manufacturing sector is facing the challenge of transforming supply chains with a circular economy perspective, encompassing technological, organizational, and social aspects. In this regard, the scientific and technical communities are conducting research and experiments to enable the recycling of industrial waste, aiming to reduce the consumption of raw materials and environmental impacts. The Italian stone sector, which continues to hold the European primacy in the extraction and processing of natural stone, generates enormous quantities of waste such as "marmettola" and "cocciame" each year. These are partially reused for certain low-value purposes, while the majority is disposed of in landfills, causing significant environmental impacts. In this context, the STONE project aims to propose innovative and eco-friendly materials and components that are Made in Italy, meeting the performance requirements for the design of indoor/outdoor living spaces and temporary housing solutions. Furthermore, a harmonized process for reusing waste from stone processing will be structured to manufacture eco-design products validated in the three reference geoclusters: Sicily (Lava stone and Custonaci), Tuscany (Carrara Marble), and Puglia (Apricena Stone). This study was carried out within the MICS (Made in Italy – Circular and Sustainable) Extended Partnership and received funding from the European Union Next-Generation EU (PIANO NAZIONALE DI RIPRESA E RESILIENZA (PNRR) – MISSIONE 4 COMPONENTE 2, INVESTIMENTO 1.3 – D.D. 1551.11–10-2022, PE00000004). This manuscript reflects only the authors’ views and opinions, neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be considered responsible for them. The authors are thankful to: Scioti A, Bruno S, Baccaro A (POLIBA), Speroni A, Pittau F (POLIMI), Famoso M, Catania AM, Del Puglia S (UNIPA), Marini P (POLITO), Marseglia M, Pontillo G, Bonini M, Alessio T (UNIFI), Arrighetti L, Ricci L, De Monte C (CNR-IPCF Pisa).I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
