ALLATRA Participated in the 2025 National Recycling Industry Conference in Milan, Dedicated to Strategic Development of Circular Economy in Italy

Milan, Italy — December 11, 2025 — Milan hosted the annual National Recycling Industry Conference 2025 (Conferenza Nazionale dell’Industria del Riciclo), one of Italy’s key industry events focused on circular economy and sustainable development.

Top left: Video speech by Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Italian Minister of Environment and Energy Security; On stage: Edoardo Vigna, Head of Pianeta 2030, Corriere della Sera; Bottom left: Edo Ronchi, President of the Sustainable Development Foundation; Right: ALLATRA Italy participants; National Recycling Industry Conference 2025, Milan, Italy

The conference was organized by the Sustainable Development Foundation (Fondazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile) in collaboration with CONAI (the National Packaging Consortium) and Pianeta 2030 project of the Corriere della Sera newspaper.

The event was held under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security and supported by the European Commission and ISPRA. The conference was attended by representatives of government institutions, businesses, industry consortia, research centers, and the expert community.

Edo Ronchi, President of the Sustainable Development Foundation, speaking at the National Recycling Industry Conference 2025 in Milan, Italy

The conference started with a presentation of the report “Recycling in Italy 2025,” prepared by the Sustainable Development Foundation in collaboration with 19 industrial associations of Italy. The report was presented by the Foundation President, Edo Ronchi. This document is the main national benchmark for monitoring the industry status and includes current data on the collection, recycling, and utilization of secondary materials. Following the presentation, an expert discussion was held on the strategic importance of recycling for the Italian economy.

Plenary and panel sessions addressed key industry challenges, including the plastic crisis, delays in managing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), and regulatory and technical barriers hindering the development of recycling supply chains. Particular attention was paid to measures for stimulating investment, fostering innovation, and strengthening competitiveness of the Italian recycling industry at the European level.

In the afternoon, discussions focused on European prospects for the industry within the context of the Circular Economy Act aimed to create a unified market for secondary raw materials, reduce dependence on primary materials, and develop advanced recycling technologies. Special attention was paid to issues of market volatility as well as ensuring the quality and traceability of recycled products.

Photos from left to right: Giovanni Rosti, CEO of Haiki+; Paolo Arcelli, Director for Business Insight at Plastic Consult; Edo Ronchi, President of the Sustainable Development Foundation; Roberto Sancinelli, President of Montello S.p.A., a leading Italian urban waste recycling company; Simona Fontana, CEO of CONAI — at the National Recycling Industry Conference 2025 in Milan, Italy

Participation of ALLATRA International Public Movement 

During the conference, participants of ALLATRA Italy presented the analytical report “Nanoplastics in the Biosphere: From Molecular Impact to Planetary Crisis,” dedicated to comprehensive and systemic analysis of the impact of micro- and nanoplastics on the biosphere and human health.

To continue this topic, the documentary “Nanoplastics: Threat to Life” produced by the ALLATRA Global Research Center with the involvement of leading world scientists was also presented. The film provides the first comprehensive assessment of the risks associated with micro- and nanoplastics and illustrates the scale of the threat to current and future generations.

Edo Ronchi, President of the Sustainable Development Foundation; Raimondo Orsini, Director of the Sustainable Development Foundation; Roberto Sancinelli, President of Montello S.p.A.; Giovanni Rosti, CEO of Haiki+; Federica Giannattasio, CEO of Iterchimica S.p.A.; Simona Fontana, CEO of CONAI; Paolo Arcelli, Director for Business Insight at Plastic Consult — at the National Recycling Industry Conference 2025 in Milan, Italy

During the event, key speakers and industry representatives were interviewed, including:

• Edo Ronchi, President of the Sustainable Development Foundation;
• Raimondo Orsini, Director of the Sustainable Development Foundation;
• Roberto Sancinelli, President of Montello S.p.A.;
• Giovanni Rosti, CEO of Haiki+;
• Federica Giannattasio, CEO of Iterchimica S.p.A.;
• Simona Fontana, CEO of CONAI;
• Paolo Arcelli, Director for Business Insight at Plastic Consult.

ALLATRA International Public Movement extends its sincere gratitude to organizers of the National Recycling Industry Conference 2025 for hosting the event that fostered interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange of expert insights on key issues related to sustainable development and circular economy.

About ALLATRA International Public Movement

ALLATRA International Public Movement is an independent, volunteer-based organization dedicated to carrying out large-scale research in geodynamics and environmental issues. ALLATRA IPM is recognized for its interdisciplinary approach to the study of natural disasters, for promoting international scientific cooperation and advocating human rights and fundamental freedoms.

In recognition of its commitment to environmental protection and preservation of creation, ALLATRA International Public Movement was granted an Apostolic Blessing by His Holiness Pope Francis in 2024. In 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV bestowed an Apostolic Blessing upon the President of ALLATRA and all its volunteers.

For media inquiries, please email us at [email protected]