Session developed in collaboration with AMA
Chair: Elisa Cozzarini, journalist
Introduction and overview of mussel farming in Italy
Eraldo Rambaldi, Director, A.M.A.
The LIFE MUSCLES Project and the engagement objectives
Marzia Mattioli, Project Coordinator, Legambiente onlus
Dissemination of reports on the characteristics of the standard sock and operational guidelines for use in mussel farming
Nina De Marco, PHD, Università di Bologna
Process for recycling nets for mussel farming
Daniele Calore, Technical manager, Rom Plastica
Recovery and recycling of polypropylene from nets for mussel farming
Loris Pietrelli, Professor, Università di Roma and Collaborator, Legambiente onlus
Biodegradable and compostable materials: Development of innovative grades for application in the mussel farming sector
Selene Chinaglia, Researcher, Novamont
Life Muscles, projects and experiences for plastic free mussel farming
Paolo Varrella, Mussels farmer, CMA La Spezia
Macro and microplastics in aquaculture: environmental monitoring in the pilot areas of the LIFE MUSCLES project
Cristina Panti, Researcher, Università di Siena
Q&A
Conclusions (Legambiente + A.M.A)
