Innovation in the field of the circular (bio)economy
i-Foria is a cutting-edge innovation and development company specialising in the fields of sustainability and circular economy. Its name is inspired by the ancient Greek “Aeiforia“, which stands for sustainability. In fact, in addition to being a point of reference in Italy and Europe for consultancy in the field of circular (bio)economy, i-Foria is the owner of a unique technology capable of completely recycling waste from absorbent hygiene products (AHPs), to serve an existing and growing market in Italy and worldwide.
i-Foria develops proprietary solutions mainly in the field of recycling of absorbent hygiene products, where it owns the intellectual property of an innovative technology, based on cumulatively more than 40 years of experience. i-Foria also supports public authorities, medium and large companies to develop their sustainable innovation and circularity more successfully.
People
The i-Foria team is made up of highly specialized and passionate professionals who in their professional history have always proven to be able to solve the most difficult R&D challenges in effective and highly innovative ways
Marcello Somma
Chemical Engineer, founder & CEO
I have 25 years of innovative international business leadership experience, with an emphasis on circular (bio)economy and sustainable innovation.
That’s why I founded i-Foria, where we develop cutting-edge technologies for a world that changes at an ever increasing pace.
Throughout my career, I have been a thought leader within my field, driving sustainable innovation and growth. I have also demonstrated exceptional competence for driving organizational achievement, leading effective teams, and guiding stakeholder collaboration. I confess …. I have been lucky enough to enjoy most of the projects during my career, however a turning point and passion project of mine has been the end-to-end ideation, development and commercialization of circular hygiene product recycling, including diapers as well as feminine hygiene and incontinence goods.
This is at the heart of what i-Foria is all about. I created it to deliver world-class circular economy solutions for absorbent hygiene products that resolve the generally accepted compromise between performance and convenience on one side and environmental respect on the other.
To contact me: marcello.somma@i-foria.com
“And those who were seen dancing were judged insane by those who could not hear the music”
Friedrich Nietzsche
Collaborations
Horizon
European Horizon call “The Twin green & digital transition 2023”, in partnership with international companies.
Legambiente
Partnership with one of the largest environmental associations in Italy.
University
Partnership with the Department of Chemistry and Biology «Adolfo Zambelli» of the University of Salerno.
