Explores Circular Innovation for Sustainable Water Solutions
As part of the VALZEO International Workshop – Ancona 2026, the VALZEO consortium successfully organized an engaging Science Café at Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM), Italy, bringing together researchers, students, and innovation stakeholders for an interactive discussion on sustainability, circular economy, and environmental technologies.
Moderated by Dr. Leonardo Piccinetti (SITES), the session focused on how innovation can transform waste into valuable solutions for clean water and environmental sustainability. The Science Café created an open and dynamic environment where participants explored the role of advanced materials, circular economy strategies, and emerging technologies in addressing global environmental challenges.
A key contribution to the session was delivered by Massimiliano Sgroi, expert in environmental engineering and advanced materials. His work focuses on sustainable water treatment technologies, environmental remediation, wastewater treatment, pollution reduction, and resource recovery through interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry, materials science, and engineering.
The discussion encouraged active participation from students and early-career researchers interested in chemistry, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, and innovation. Several important themes were explored, including the reuse of waste materials in environmental technologies, the future challenges of clean water availability, and the role of young researchers in building a more circular and sustainable society.
The Science Café represented an important dissemination and stakeholder engagement activity within VALZEO, reinforcing the project’s commitment to connecting scientific research with society, education, and sustainable innovation.
