On 17-18 June 2026, the SYMBA was featured during the LUCRA Project Consortium Meeting held in Milan, providing an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen connections across European initiatives working towards a more sustainable and circular economy.
As part of the meeting programme, consortium members visited Novamont in Novara, one of LUCRA’s Advisory Board members and a leading company in the development of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics. The visit brought together representatives from several EU-funded projects to discuss innovative approaches to industrial sustainability and circularity.
A key highlight for SYMBA was the presentation delivered by Alberto Fragapane, who introduced the project’s vision, objectives, and ongoing activities. During the session, participants had the opportunity to learn more about how SYMBA supports the development of industrial symbiosis approaches, fostering collaboration between industries to optimise resource use, reduce waste, and create new value chains based on circular economy principles.
The event also featured presentations from other European projects, including ELLIPSE and TERRIFIC, creating a valuable platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and the identification of potential synergies among initiatives addressing common sustainability challenges.
Beyond the project presentations, participants explored Novamont’s facilities, educational exhibition areas, and testing laboratories, gaining first-hand insights into bio-based materials, compostable plastics, and the technologies supporting the transition towards more sustainable industrial systems.
SYMBA is pleased to have contributed to this exchange of expertise and would like to thank the LUCRA consortium and Novamont for the opportunity to showcase the project and engage with a diverse community of stakeholders committed to advancing Europe’s circular economy transition.