Ecomondo, the global circular economy exhibition will take place live in Rimini, Italy between 8-11 November.
Ecomondo couldn’t be more different this year, with the past two years being dictated by COVID-19. Now, pre-registration and exhibitor numbers are at their highest level for years, with the halls packed with exhibitors, and companies on a waiting list to get in.
Of course, the political and social landscape for the circular economy has never been more compelling with the transition to be more resource-efficient and wean the world off carbon fuel to enable us to achieve our zero-carbon target by 2050.
Delegates come from governments, utilities, the waste management sector, commercial and industrial businesses, municipalities, associations, planners, and policymakers.
The Ecomondo organisers are planning a UK delegation and will support delegates with funded travel and accommodation.
Key sectors are waste and resources, water, bioenergies, land remediation, renewables, and energy efficiency, with a particular focus on food waste and plastics.
Anyone interested in joining the funded delegation should contact the organisers at tonylambert@alseabusinessmedia.co.uk or call the UK office on 020 3865 7229.
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