18-20 May 2022 in Capri
Saving and recovery of resources and increasing need of environmental sustainability have been the driving forces for the development of Circular Economy and Urban Mining strategies. These represent a real revolution in waste management as well in several other fields. In order to optimise them, a scientific approach is necessary, involving all the different disciplines (Engineering, Economy, Chemistry, etc.), all possible stakeholders (industries, researchers, waste management companies, citizens, decision makers, administrators, regulators, politicians, etc.) and considering all the implementation aspects including the most critical ones such as quality of recycled products, sustainable management of residues, symbiosis between producers and recyclers, stability of markets, end of waste regulations, role of final sinks, etc.
The SUM Symposium, organised biennially by IWWG-International Waste Working Group since 2012, has grown up very well representing the ideal reference Forum for Circular Economy and Urban mining, where scientists and stakeholders can debate most advanced results and focus on future needs.
In order to widen participation and to favour networking, the 2022 edition of the Symposium (10th Anniversary) will be held in the fascinating venue of the island of Capri, Italy. The Symposium will last three days from 18th to 20th of May 2022.
SUM 2022 counts on the Scientific Support of several prestigious universities and is promoted by several national and international bodies.
