Library: Initiatives

From waste to resources: Genoa looks ahead to a circular economy

Initiative

From waste to resources: Genoa looks ahead to a circular economy

About

Genoa fully owns the municipal waste management company, AMIU, which over the past few years has completely rethought its strategy and organisational structure. The new strategy is now looking beyond its 40-year linear business model based on the disposal of waste in its landfill site.

SDG

Region

ITC3 - Liguria

Country

Italy

5P

Planet

Status/Progress/Experience

Genoa is currently upgrading AMIU separation plants to support more recyclable materials. It is also providing a training programme to AMIU employees in order for them to master the whole new process.