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Environment

Circular economy  

Politecnico di Milano aims to adopt a systemic approach to monitor resource consumption and management according to the principles of circular economy, based on a combination of good management practices, technological innovation and active engagement of the entire community in a leading-by-example approach.

In the 2023-25 period we will:

  • fight food and water waste
  • strenghten and complete the resource consumption monitoring system
  • reduce the amount of waste generated by the University and enhance the waste sorting and collection system

Goals and targets

1  

REDUCING FOOD WASTE

Zero food waste in 100% of food courts and catering events.

2  

WASTE MONITORING AND REDUCTION

Re-use of 60% assets that are no longer usable. Monitoring of 100% University-wide produced waste.

3  

MONITORING AND ELIMINATING WATER WASTAGE

Water consumption monitored throughout the University.