Climathon, the hackathon on climate change that
simultaneously takes place worldwide supported by the EIT - Climate KIC, was
held on October 25th 2019.
During the event, cities identify challenges
to stem the effects of climate change by involving the participation of
citizens, called to propose solutions. Climathon lasts 24 hours during which
brainstorming, planning and training are alternated; finally, concrete
solutions are developed.
Climathon of Cava de' Tirreni was attended by
about 172 people, of which 60 students from middle schools and 48 from high
schools. On the 25th October, in Cava de’ Tirreni the following
challenge was launched: "How can we improve/increase the collection of
(small) end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the city of
Cava de 'Tirreni? ".
The high school students, working in 8 different
groups throughout the visual tools developed within the Young Innovators
project, were called to answer with potential solutions. An award was
recognized to the most original idea for increasing the WEEE collection, namely
the TSAP project "High Pressure Safe Pipes" that calls for the realization of an innovative
technology based on an underground transport system directly connecting houses
to the drop-off point.
A contest was also organized for the creation of a video
spot, to be used in advertising campaigns to improve communication on WEEE: among
11 videos submitted, a video in which the NAO robot signs its biological
testament choosing to be recycled at the end of its life to create new other
robots was awarded.
The activities started on Thursday 24th
October, with a Workshop during which stakeholders and waste management experts
discussed about the WEEE supply chain, highlighting critical issues and
development opportunities in the framework of the circular economy principles. At the end of work, a classical music concert
was held by the high school students from the Cava de’ Tirreni Liceo Musicale. Friday
25th October was instead dedicated to students, engaged to face the challenge of Climathon. Moreover, Climathon also provided visitors
with the opportunity to gather information and awareness-raising material on
future local projects on WEEE environmental issues; the visiting students were
also welcomed and accompanied by ENEA
researchers in different experimental paths related to the world of research in
the field of innovative materials and technologies.
