Territory, sustainability and design : From traceability to the upgrade of production waste

Design is the discipline capable of interpreting technical,
economic, social and cultural transformations, coming into
close contact with the concrete dimension of the territorial context and acting on the processes of competitive
enhancement of single companies and of local business
systems.
Starting from these premises and with the purpose
of allowing the territory to absorb values such as sustainability, identity and brand recognition strategies, the envisioned change — beyond the project level — is cultural.
Two research projects dedicated to the integration
of good practices for sustainability in the territorial context
of Veneto demonstrate how a virtuous circle can be implemented starting from the concept of dedicated tracking
systems for companies up to the design for a sustainable
management of waste. This positive process consists of
new relationships and active exchanges of skills, bringing
to light those already existing. In this way, the profound
meaning of belonging to a cultural identity is integrated into
the planned development of companies