1. Regulations related to resources’ recovery from water and waste
Regulatory framework at European and Italian level on the resources’ recovery from waste and water. Definition of recovery, reuse and recycle. Presentation of resources’ recovery data related to Italy and Europe.
2. The recovery of material from waste
Overview on the recovery of material from waste (organic fraction, plastic, glass, paper, metals, etc.).
The recovery of the organic fraction (OFMSW, SOF, etc.): anaerobic digestion, aerobic stabilization and composting.
The recovery of special waste in the construction sector: technical and environmental regulations, geometrical requirements, physical-mechanical requirements, chemical requirements, leaching tests, ecotoxicity tests.
Presentation of case studies related to the recovery of steel slag and MSW incineration slag in the construction sector (bituminous aggregates, concrete, etc.).
3. The recovery of energy from waste
Use of anaerobic processes for the treatment of solid waste, liquid waste and sludge and the recovery of produced biogas: conventional and advanced processes, treatment techniques, biogas management for the production of energy and heat.
Thermochemical processes for the treatment of solid waste, liquid waste and sludge and the recovery of energy: combustion, pyrolysis, gasification. Appropriate treatment processes for the recovery energy from biological sludge.
Energy recovery from biomass: definition, classification, regulation, and processes used. Evaluation of impacts of biomass power plants on different environmental compartments.
4. The recovery of treated wastewater
The recovery of treated wastewater: regulatory framework and possible constraints.
Characteristic of treated wastewater for irrigation scope.
Real case studies related to the reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture.