NEWS FROM ECOMONDO

The theme of the presentation is jewellery created using waste materials and salvage: bracelets, necklaces,

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earrings and even cufflinks, all made in accordance with profoundly eco-friendly principles. The web portal

"www.museodelriciclo.it" was set up by Ecolight several years ago with the aim of raising awareness as regards the

recovery and reuse of waste materials, and WEEE in particular, which Ecolight manages at national level.

(ECOLIGHT, South Hall)

2. HIGH SPEED: THE NEW RAPID DECANTER

The innovative technology employed in this new range of machines provides greater centrifugal acceleration (in the

order of 18-20%) compared to traditional decanters and is designed to provide superb performance and optimal

solutions to a variety of applications. The new HS series also introduces numerous technical improvements aimed at

enhancing efficiency, such as the technology used for the wear resistance protection of the screw, ensuring greater

reliability and a longer machine life. The advanced design featuring a larger footprint (the machine being lower and

wider than the previous series) ensures high stability and reliability, guaranteeing reduced vibrations and increased

rotation speeds. (PIERALISI, Hall C1, Booth 041).

3. THE FIRST ELECTRONIC NOSE CAPABLE OF RECOGNISING ALL ODOURS

We Italians are renowned for our taste, but we also have a great nose. So it is only natural that the world's first

electronic nose, capable of recognising and measuring all odours in any atmospheric conditions, is made in Italy.

Called EOS Ambiente, it is produced by Imola-based company SACMI and is an essential device for monitoring not

only potentially harmful emissions, but also those which are simply unpleasant, such as odours emitted by refineries

or refuse disposal sites. (SACMI IMOLA, Hall C1, Booth 008).

4. PURIFICATION OF WATER USED ON BOARD THE AMERIGO VESPUCCI

Visitors to the ROCHEM booth will be able to admire a small demo of black water treatment employing a membrane

system. The system starts with the treatment of sea water on board ships and has been hugely successful: suffice

to say that it has been adopted by the Italian Navy on board its vessels, including the illustrious Amerigo Vespucci.

(ROCHEM MARINE, Hall C1, Booth 152)

5. THE ECO-SUSTAINABLE ANTI-ICE TREATMENT, THREE TIMES FASTER

AIRBANK presents 'Iceless', an eco-sustainable product for melting ice which is kind to the environment, cars and

roads. This is because, unlike salt, Iceless works at temperatures as low as -28ºC and melts ice three times more

quickly, without corroding the road surface or the metal bodywork of cars". What's more, while salt acts as a

herbicide, killing any plant life it touches, Iceless protects microflora and microfauna and does not pollute the

groundwater as it is completely eco-friendly. The company also presents 'Potholess', an eco-friendly bituminous

conglomerate for repairing potholes, with a cold-mix formula which therefore produces no harmful emissions, unlike

traditional asphalt. (AIRBANK, Hall C3, Booth 168)

6. KOMATSU: TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS THAT PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

After launching the world's first hybrid hydraulic excavator, Komatsu will present its second generation model,

known as HB215LC-1, at Ecomondo. The new model offers fuel savings of approximately 25% compared to the

standard excavator, and has lower CO2 emissions into the bargain. The new Komatsu engines are equipped with

avant-garde technology, and in particular a special, highly efficient particulate filter that captures more than 90% of

particulate matter. (KOMATSU, Hall C5, Booth 111)

7. WEEE PARKS BECOME A REALITY

Brescia-based company ID&A, which has signed up to the EU Life Identis Wee project, will present a veritable

WEEE park at Ecomondo. Products range from a smart station which, thanks to sensors positioned on waste bins,

detects any vandalism and activates photovoltaic-powered surveillance cameras, to the traceability of WEEE

collection: using a simple ID badge, users can dispose of old television sets, computers and accessories, old mobile

phones, etc. A real recycling heaven!

(ID&A, Hall C7, Booth 174)

8. WHEN SEPARATE WASTE COLLECTION IS A PLEASURE

In order to encourage people to dispose of waste responsibly in public places, it is essential to have efficient

collection systems that are properly integrated in the urban landscape and are attractive looking too, wherever

possible: one company that has made this its mission is Nord Engineering, which presents street containers with

reduced environmental impact, featuring clear indications of which type of waste can be deposited.

(NORD ENGINEERING SRL, Hall A7, Booth 081).

9. THE MOBILE PHONE-CONTROLLED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM

A simple yet effective solution for remote monitoring of photovoltaic systems. The technology enables real time

updates on the photovoltaic system's output via mobile phone. Simply send a text message or a request call to the

meter, and the system sends the caller a report on current output. In addition, at the end of the day the device sends

a text message detailing the day's output. The information sent relates to the meter total, the kWh produced that day

and the amount earned in Euro. The device has a USB interface which can be used to configure the system

parameters.

(MERIDIONALE IMPIANTI, Hall A5 Booth 105)

10. ELECTRIC-POWERED RECYCLING MACHINERY

Electric vehicles are the future, and this is also true for material handlers for use in recycling and scrap handling.

Compact and versatile, the MHL820 model by Blue Evolution boasts sophisticated, powerful design that makes the

most of all the advantages of electric power, including zero emissions, low noise levels and very little heat output.

These characteristics make the machine ideal for indoor use and have the potential to give the recycling industry a

real boost.

(TEREX FUCHS; Hall A5, booth 064 and Hall A3, booth 135).

11. TYRES REDUCED TO GRANULES

Helyos, by Meccanica Gervasoni, is a vertical axis shredding mill incorporating effective use of power in

manufacturing processes, offering an excellent response to the need to reduce production costs associated with the

processing of tyres. Energy is used only for the purpose for which it is essential: cutting. With a 200 kW motor,

Helyos can reduce a whole tyre to granules from 0 to 10 mm. It can handle car or truck tyres up to 1.20 m in

diameter. The system was awarded the Odysseus 2012 award for innovation by Confindustria Bergamo.

(MOLINARI, Hall A3 Booth 127)

12. FROM WASTE TO ENERGY, THE WATCHWORD: EFFICIENCY

An anaerobic digestion system for efficiently turning waste products into energy. Cesaro Mac Import is the official

dealer of Axpo Compogas anaerobic digesters: this innovative waste treatment system can produce significant

quantities of biogas in a continuous, dynamic process.

(CESARO MAC. IMPORT, Hall A1, booth 135).

13. END OF LIFE TYRES GENERATE NEW PRODUCTS

ECOPNEUS is a non-profit company for the traceability, collection, treatment and recovery of End of Life Tyres

(ELT), set up by the leading tyre manufacturers operating in Italy. Ecopneus' mission is to manage a large part of

the more than 380,000 tons of tyres that reach the end of their life every year in Italy. The ECOPNEUS booth will

feature a white cello standing over two metres tall, created entirely by master craftsmen from Rome and featuring

rubber tread applied around the outside. At ECOMONDO (8th November 2.00 pm, Ecopneus booth) Ecopneus will

present the book on waste recycling "La seconda occasione per dare nuova vita ai nostri rifiuti" written by Quintino

Protopapa and Giovanni Corbetta, CEO Ecopneus.

(ECOPNEUS, Hall B1 Booth 101 – Hall D7 Booth 03D)

14. PLASTIC ECOVILLAGE CERTIFICATION EXTENDED TO THE ENTIRE ITALIAN SUPPLY CHAIN

The C.A.R.P.I. Consortium (Consorzio Autonomo Riciclo Plastica Italiana) of plastic recycling companies is

extending its Plastic Ecovillage certification, giving all Italian companies in the sector the opportunity to highlight the

value of their products and services and improve their corporate image on the market. Certification is granted to

those companies who are able to guarantee compliance with current legislation, the traceability of waste, conformity

of products with declared quality requirements, the sustainability of their manufacturing processes, the territoriality of

their activities and the constant pursuit of solutions that entail the lowest environmental impact possible.

(CONSORZIO C.A.R.P.I., Hall B1, Booth 154).

15. A ‘GREEN’ LIBRARY FOR THE QUAKE-STRICKEN SCHOOLS OF EMILIA

Una Miniera di Storie (A Mine of Stories) is the latest project devised by Gruppo Fiori and presented at Ecomondo,

intended to help a number of schools in Emilia that were struck by the recent earthquake. It comprises 5 small

“travelling” school libraries, dedicated to scientific popularization and to raising awareness of environmental issues,

with 505 books which will be specially donated to the schools selected for the project, each class receiving 101

books. Ideal reading material for children aged 9 to 12 years: tales of scientists, books about the earth and the sky

which can be our friends but also sometimes our enemies, books about nature, ecology, recycling, sustainability,

books of questions and answers, books about experiments and novels ranging from sci-fi to more realistic settings.

(GRUPPO FIORI, Hall B1, Booth 009).

16. LEB, THE PARTICLEBOARD WITH THE LOWEST FORMALDEHYDE EMISSIONS IN THE WORLD

The crowning achievement of Mauro Saviola Group is LEB (lowest emission board), the revolutionary particleboard

with the lowest formaldehyde emissions in the world. The emissions produced by LEB are actually below the levels

permissible under the most stringent standards in Europe (E1) and America (carb2), and the most restrictive levels

anywhere (F****), those allowed in Japan. (GRUPPO MAURO SAVIOLA, Hall B1 Booth 127)

17. ANDREA BOCELLI'S STAGE OUTFITS AT WASTE RECYCLING

The recycling backed by tenor Andrea Bocelli comes to Ecomondo. This year's attractions will include the magic

and allure of the Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, (www.teatrodelsilenzio.it) the natural amphitheatre in the hills of

Lajatico which each year, for one day only, becomes the favourite venue for music-lovers from all over the world. All

this can be savoured at the Exhibition, at the Waste Recycling booth. All the costumes worn on stage will go to

“SCART” (www.scartline.it), the project launched a number of years ago by Waste Recycling to promote its

corporate image. This year Waste Recycling's booth is an impressive photo album that tells the story of this

remarkable experience, with giant photos of Andrea Bocelli performing some of the most celebrated arias from

Manon Lescaut, La Bohème, Madame Butterfly by Puccini, Wherter by Massenet, Carmen by Bizet, Romeo and

Juliet by Gounod and Andera Chenier by Giordano, in a truly magical atmosphere made even more striking by the

incredible colours of waste materials which were turned into superb costumes for his sopranos: leather

remnants from tanneries, side reinforcements and uppers from a shoemaker's, end rolls of fabric and leather from

packaging, swatches from an upholsterer and inner tubes, all ingeniously assembled by skilled dressmakers before

taking to the stage at Bocelli's Teatro del Silenzio.

(WASTE RECYCLING, Hall B1, booth 078)

18. CONAI AT ECOMONDO

With over 1,450,000 member companies, CONAI is today the largest consortium in Europe. In Italy it constitutes a

tool through which packaging producers and users ensure they meet the recycling and recovery objectives set by

European legislation. In over ten years of activity the consortium has never failed, starting with the Environmental

Contribution which members pay to CONAI and which represents the Consortium's main source of financing.

(CONAI, Hall B1, Booth 015)

19. NEXT GENERATION SMART SOLUTIONS FOR SEPARATE WASTE COLLECTION

EURVEN presents the next generation of interactive equipment featuring new design and eco-friendly credentials to

encourage separate waste collection. Products include the first incentivizing system for separate plastic waste

collection made entirely from recycled materials and Green Totem, next-generation interactive machines which, as

well as reducing the volume of waste, have an integrated wi-fi system for connection to the Internet. Also, there is a

column for charging electric vehicles and many other ground-breaking technological applications designed to make

what is our civic duty a fun and educational experience. (EURVEN, Hall B2, Booth 005)

20. GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH WASTE

Designer objects made from recycled waste are presented by the artistic association Gruppo Vidari: a chaise longue

produced using tyres from agricultural vehicles, a lamp fashioned from air vents, flower pots made from washing

machine drums, an armchair made using headrests from train compartments, a sofa created using cardboard tubes

wrapped in fabrics and many more everyday items for the home. (GRUPPO VIDARI , Hall B3, Booth 144)

21. THE SMALLEST DECONTAMINATION VEHICLE AND THE GENTLEST PRESSURE CLEANER

Technology for cleaning up city centres. Cristanini presents Mini Sanimatic, the smallest vehicle for decontaminating

waste bins and dumpsters, ideal for negotiating city centres and small communities with ease: the high-pressure hot

water cleaner can be used in conjunction with kits for the removal of chewing gums or graffiti. For cleaning and

restoring marble, stone, bronze and wooden surfaces of considerable historical, artistic or cultural value, the

company proposes Ghibli, a compressor that guarantees delicate, non-invasive removal (CRISTANINI, Hall B3,

Booth 117)

22. EVERYTHING FOR SMART HOMES: FROM A WASHING MACHINE TO LIGHTING

Indesit and B Ticino present the latest solutions for smart homes in the Cooperambiente area. Indesit showcases

Smart Aqualtis, the smart grid-ready washing machine designed to be integrated in "Smart" ecosystems: it provides

a forecast of the estimated energy use and cost of wash programmes available plus consumption data for the

selected programme; it operates in coordination with other appliances for effective energy management; automatic

scheduling of starting time and programme to ensure the cheapest and greenest cycle. B Ticino presents its Living

Light system, new dimmers for lighting adjustment designed to ensure maximum comfort and energy savings,

featuring new controls equipped with wall-mounted touchscreens for the display and management of energy

consumption and loads as well as temperature control room by room. (AREA COOPERAMBIENTE, Hall B5, Booth

82)

23. ECOMONDO HOSTS THE SMART CITY

An example of a smart city in an area of 6000 m². This is Città Sostenibile, the Italian smart city project that allows

major groups (Enel Sole, Cobat, Arca Tecnologie, Gruppo Loccioni, Gruppo Mefin, Ecopneus, Is Tech, Ladurner,

Romagna Innovazione, Federazione Banche Credito Cooperativo and many others) to showcase solutions already

available today. Two halls at ECOMONDO and KEY ENERGY accommodate a proper cross-section of a city, with

over 100 useful suggestions for enhancing the human dimension of urban areas over the next 20 years. Clear,

practical ways to better cities. (LA CITTA’ SOSTENIBILE, Hall B7-D7)

24. THE SMOG-ABSORBER MACHINE

IS TECH travels to Ecomondo with its Apa prototypes (air pollution abatement). The 100% Italian-designed and built

technology captures and eliminates particulate, namely air pollution, produced in both urban and industrial areas.

The effects and results of these activities are providing excellent results, with particulate abatement of between 80%

– urban - and 99% - industrial areas. Apa, the smog-absorbing machine, has been granted IMQ certification and

represents a new way of achieving sustainable mobility. (IS TECH, Hall D7 Booth 03C)

25. LOCCIONI PRESENTS SMART LEAF AND SMART CARBON

Designing a smart city and safeguarding the environment entails paying particular attention to its energy flows.

Loccioni transforms data on energy into value, optimizing energy flows, making them smart and measuring

performance. An ever-increasing amount of energy is produced from renewable sources, but that produced from

fossil fuels will continue to drive the development of our cities and societies. These processes, although a source of

pollution, can be regenerated and their impact reduced and controlled, through the use of smart technologies at

every step of the energy chain.

(GRUPPO LOCCIONI, Hall D7, Booth 01D)

26. CHiP50: HIGH EFFICIENCY MICRO-CHP SYSTEMS

At Key Energy Espe presents CHiP 50, the new micro-CHP system: it works with biomass (wood chips, present in

large quantities as a by-product all over Italy) and can provide thermal and electric energy for up to 7500 hours per

annum . The systems, which are fuelled by wood chips, can also be used in the third-generation set-up: they

produce electricity, heating and cooling with extremely low CO2 emissions. Micro-CHP systems are designed mainly

for farms, businesses, civil and commercial applications and the public sector. (ESPE, Hall D5, Booth 91)

27. NESSIE, THE MULTIMEDIA TOTEM THAT ILLUMINATES AND RECHARGES ELECTRIC VEHICLES

I-Novatech presents Nessie, much more than a simple streetlight. This urban multimedia totem provides lighting,

energy savings, sustainability and much more besides. With a fibreglass design reminiscent of the legendary Loch

Ness monster, it is 100% made in Italy and features innovative induction lighting (the induction lamp never burns

out, has a life of 100,000 hours and a 10 year guarantee). It is also equipped with a surveillance camera, a sound

system for music and for advertising and public announcements as well as a system for recharging electric means

of transport (cars, motorbikes, bicycles).

(I-NOVATECH, Hall D3, Booth 147).

28. BIOCRACK: GREATER EFFICIENCY FOR BIOGAS PLANTS

BioCrack is a new kinetic disintegration process for improving the efficiency of biogas systems. The key results

obtained: up to 18% more biogas produced, lower power consumption for mixing, reduced investment costs and a

reduction in the use of renewable raw materials. BioCrack can be used with all biogas systems and is quick and

easy to install. For both agricultural BioGas systems, and digesters within wastewater treatment systems. The

BioCrack system can be easily integrated and is extremely compact.

(VOGELSANG, Hall D3, Booth 031).

29. FEWER EMISSIONS MEANS MORE SAVINGS. INTRODUCING FADA: THE ECO-FRIENDLY LOYALTY

SCHEME

The more you cut your CO2 emissions, the more you save on your shopping. This is the simple yet revolutionary

scheme proposed by FADA, a points system devised by Achab Group and the Keo Project, already tested in Turin

and now set to be rolled out across Italy. Unlike traditional loyalty schemes that reward consumption, this one

rewards environmental sustainability through a three-way alliance between the public, local authorities and

commercial businesses (large-scale retail channel, but not only). (ACHAB GROUP, Hall D3, Booth 142)

30. ECO-RESTAURANTS SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE EATING OUT

Eating out and safeguarding the environment. This is the mission behind the Ecoristorazione Trentino project for

sustainability in the restaurant and catering industry, which the Autonomous Province of Trento presents at

Ecomondo with a set-up that tempts the taste-buds and is environmentally-friendly too. In establishments signed up

to the Ecoristorazione Trentino project, the food on the menu all comes from Trentino, some of the ingredients must

be organic and no disposable or single-portion products are permitted. Customers can order tap water, energysaving

bulbs only are permitted for lighting and cleaning products used are all eco-friendly. (PROVINCIA

AUTONOMA DI TRENTO, Hall D2)

31. FROM CHEMICALS TO THE GREEN ECONOMY, A SWITCH NOW POSSIBLE

Can the chemical industry be “green”? This is the challenge for Matrìca, a joint venture between research company

Novamont and Versalis (Eni): the biggest undertaking is the conversion of decommissioned industrial sites into third

generation biorefineries, and the integration of agriculture, chemicals and industry through close cooperation with

the world of research. At Ecomondo, Matrìca presents the project for the conversion of the Porto Torres

petrochemical plant into a biorefinery: the plan envisages the construction, by 2016, of seven plants for the

production of chemical intermediates (monomers, lubricant additives, biodegradable polymers and elastomers

obtained from renewable resources). The overall investment amounts to over 500 million euros.

(NOVAMONT, VERSALIS, MATRÌCA, Hall D1, booth 001)

32. TRACK BAG, THE SMART BIN BAG

This product shows how information and communication technologies can make correct waste collection much

easier. Smp presents its Track Bag system: it consists of waste disposal bags complete with QR codes, thanks to

which local authorities, using dedicated QR code readers, are able to monitor bag distribution and usage. This

allows them to shift responsibility for correct waste disposal to users, perhaps introducing incentives in the shape of

a “rewards” scheme for those who separate waste properly.

(SMP, Hall D1, booth 151)

33. FROM WASTE TO ECODESIGN

Turning waste paper into stylish furniture is one of the latest frontiers in recycling. It is a challenge taken up by Pro-

Gest, which presents its new P-One collection of eco-furniture in partnership with Pamio Design: chairs, bookcases,

tables and lamps all made from recycled cardboard. Products are 100% Made In Italy. Pro-Gest will provide all the

furniture for the Science Caffè from its new Eco-Design collection.

(PRO-GEST, Hall D1, Booth 115)