Università degli Studi del Molise

Waste management and valorization from a circular economy perspective: the project EMBRACED

Università degli Studi del Molise in partenership with Legambiente


When and where: November 30, 2022 at 9:30 a.m., Università del Molise - II° building Polifunnctional, Campobasso


Description

Absorbent hygienic products (AHPs) have become essential daily products for society, and their use has increased substantially. Like any consumer product, AHPs also end up in solid waste after their use. Today they account for about 2-4% of total municipal solid waste and are considered a non-recyclable fraction, which is usually incinerated or landfilled. Recently Some companies have developed and patented innovative recycling solutions for this post-consumer waste, creating secondary raw materials for more valuable applications.