MILANO – A prison redevelopment project will allow the recovery and distribution of products and furnishings that would risk being thrown away, but which will instead be donated by local companies, with a benefit in terms of avoided CO2 emissions and a good social impact on community. The initiative is coordinated by the Municipality of Milan and supported by Aftertastefirst platform ESG blockchain for the fight against waste.
The four prisons involved. Aftertaste puts in contact Aiutilitya non-profit reference body for the project in the area, with some companies that have made themselves available to optimize the recovery and distribution of products and furnishings that are made available to four prisons in the Milan area. The structures involved are: Saint Victor, Bollate, Beccaria e Opera. 27,000 kg of products destined for disposal have already been recovered, for an economic value of €70,000 and a saving of 16 tons of CO2, which is equivalent to having saved 650 trees from being felled.
The two companies involved in recovery and distribution. Interested companies, therefore, can donate products that are usable but unsellable, and which should therefore be disposed of with an economic, environmental and social impact. The products are recovered and distributed to the facilities through the association Aiutilitythe leading body of the initiative. The project is active and will continue next year, with the involvement of the Municipality of Milan and the city councilor Alessandro Giungi. The companies currently involved in the product recovery and redistribution process are Saipem and Tecnomat. Specifically, Saipem contributed with a donation of 578 pieces with an economic value of €51,600 and a total weight of 23,000 kg. Tecnomat has already made two donations with an economic value of €19,500 of goods and a total of 3,680 kg.
The recovery also of the dignity of life in prison. Alessandro Giungi, Milan city councilor, comments: “The project of Aiutility e di Aftertaste it’s really very beautiful. The idea of involving large companies such as hotel chains and major multinationals in recovering furnishings and furniture to improve the quality of life in prisons is important on a social, environmental and cultural level. Prisons must become places in which to spend the sentence in a dignified manner and in environments that allow socialization and life in an environment equipped with furniture and sanitary ware in good condition. With this project this objective comes closer, giving a new life to objects that otherwise, although new, would have been destroyed.”
27 thousand kg of material recovered. Since the start of the project, over 27,000 kg of unsold or destined for disposal products and furnishings have been recovered, corresponding to approximately 4,000 units of various types of products that are given a new life. In this way, some parts of the detention facilities have been redeveloped and renovated, providing valuable social and economic support. Among the products recovered and donated: bathroom and sanitary accessories (sinks, toilets, bidets, shower trays and taps) and furniture (desks, wardrobes, chairs, tables, etc.). The recovery of material at risk of waste allows companies to save in terms of storage and disposal costs, also generating a positive environmental impact on products that do not end up in landfill.
“The place where another possibility is possible”. “Prison should by definition be the place of recovery, of second chances – says Giacinto Siciliano, director of the San Vittore prison – we are happy with this important collaboration which allows us to improve living conditions within the structure and contribute to the environmental improvement. Yet more proof of the area’s great attention to the reality of prison and to integration – added the director – with the institutions and the Third Sector”.
A project that can be replicated in other parts of Italy. The virtuous circle that has been triggered thus allows companies to reduce disposal and storage costs and generate a positive impact on the environment and society. The project will continue involving all companies interested in donating their surpluses and can be replicated in other parts of Italy with the precious support of the institutions.
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**How does the repurposing of disused objects in Milan’s prisons contribute to both environmental sustainability and the rehabilitation goals of the prisoners involved?**
## World Today News Exclusive Interview: A Second Chance For Humans & Objects
**Hosts:** Welcome to World Today News! Today, we’re diving into an inspiring initiative transforming lives and reducing waste within Milan’s prison system. Joining us are two key figures: Alessandro Giungi, Milan City Councillor who’s championed this project, and Giacinto Siciliano, Director of San Vittore prison, to discuss the impact and future of this innovative endeavor.
**Section 1: Rethinking Sustainability – Waste Not, Want Not**
* **Host:** Councillor Giungi, this project is lauded for its focus on sustainability. Can you elaborate on the goals aimed at by repurposing disused objects? What environmental impact are we observing already?
* **Host:** Mr. Siciliano, from your perspective within the prison system, how does this focus on sustainability align with the overall goals of rehabilitation and community reintegration?
**Section 2: Bridging the Gap – Corporate Responsibility and Social Impact**
* **Host:** Mr. Giungi, the involvement of companies like Saipem and Tecnomat is crucial. How are you encouraging other corporations to participate in this initiative? What are the key benefits they stand to gain?
* **Host:** Mr. Siciliano, how has the support from the private sector impacted the living conditions within the prisons? What tangible improvements have you witnessed?
**Section 3: Redefining Prisons – More Than Just Confinement**
* **Host:** Mr. Siciliano, the article highlights San Vittore as a space for “recovery” and “second chances.” How does this project contribute to that mission?
Does it change how inmates perceive their environment?
* **Host:** Councillor Giungi, with this project proving successful, what are the possibilities for expansion? Do you see this model being replicated nationally? What legislative support might be needed to achieve that?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead – The Future of Social Impact Initiatives**
* **Host:** To both our guests, what message would you like to convey to the public about the importance of collaborative initiatives like this one?
How can individuals contribute, even on a small scale, to similar endeavors aimed at social and environmental change?
**Closing Remarks:**
We thank Councillor Giungi and Director Siciliano for sharing their insights. The prison redevelopment project is a powerful example of how innovative partnerships can positively impact multiple areas – environment, social welfare, and even corporate responsibility. Let’s hope this initiative inspires similar projects across Italy and beyond.
