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The need of increasing the use of alternative materials, in construction and in production, is a current issue worldwide. At the same time, with regard to the treatment of waste, the management of bottom ash coming from Municipal Solid Waste Incineration, is an important issue all over the world, especially in Italy. In fact, the need for right management of ashes increases, which, in Italy, are almost always disposed of in landfills. This paper presents the environmental aspects of an industrial experiment, in Ce...

Sustainable use of natural resources and recycling/reuse of wastes are two of most current upcoming environmental problems, and they play an important role in the circular economy, as recycling of waste can give an important contribution to the reduction of natural resources. Ceramic tiles production is one of the industrial activities involved in using natural resources like clays and sands. On the other hand, in Italy, sanitary landfills are, nowadays, the main place, where bottom ashes are finally treated. This...