What We Do

Complete development of recycling processes

Starting from the proof-of-concept to the layout design of the industrial plant, combined with feasibility studies for industrial, economic and sustainability impacts.

Support to sport equipment producers

That want to recycle their production scraps and end-of-life equipment and want to use recycled and bio-based materials to decrease the environmental impact of new products.

Design for recycling optimization

Of new equipment using FEM analysis and DIC technique.

Technology transfer

Between sport equipment producers, materials producers and recycling companies.

INNOVATIVE RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
FOR SPORT AND EVERYDAY LIFE GOODS

Our Mission

RE-SPORT is a spin-off of University of Bologna, that develops innovative recycling technologies for the recycle of sport equipment and everyday life goods made of plastic or composite materials. 

RE-SPORT develops all the recycling process steps of end-of-life multi-materials products, starting from the proof-of-concept up to the industrial plant design, taking into consideration the environmental impact and the economics of the process.

Our approach is based in the following steps:

Our approach to innovative recycling technologies

LIFE PROJECTS

LIFE IMPACTO is the cutting-edge solution to change the linear lifecycle of motorcycle helmets, addressing the challenges of their sustainable disposal by creating a circular process based on selective dissolution recycling. 

LIFE re-WINTER is the circular project that turns used rental products into new gear, reducing waste and keeping materials in play. Recycling ski gear for a sustainable Winter Sports Industry.

RE-SHOES

Our Clients

We are developing recycling process in collaboration with brands
that are looking to a more sustainable end-of-life of their products.

Awards

MICS Futuro Made in Italy

“MICS – Circular and Sustainable Made in Italy” as part of the Call 4 Circular Startup.
February 2026

Lagazuoi Winning Ideas Mountain Awards 2025

Mountain boots made from waste materials.
April 2025

Press

TGR Leonardo

Recycle sport.
February 2025

Il Sole 24 Ore

Circular economy: textile and footwear sectors ready for new EU regulations.
February 2025

Plast Magazine

Multilateral helmet recycling.
April 2025

Il Dolomiti

We produce mountain equipment by recycling products that would otherwise be discarded.
April 2025

TRC Bologna

April 2026

Prof. Martino Colonna

FoundeR & ceo

Ing. Alessandro Nanni

FOUNDER & CTO

Rino Dal Bello

FOUNDER & COO

Giada Bortolotti

Mktg & Ammin

re-sport

Viale G. Fanin, 48
40127 Bologna ITALY
P.IVA 04026311201
info@re-sport.it