LNEG Researcher Participates in Debate on Circular Economy in Metalworking

Cristina Sousa Rocha moderated a panel on decarbonization and circularity in the sector, organized by IAPMEI.

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The researcher from LNEG, Cristina Sousa Rocha, participated on October 14th in a awareness session on Circular Economy in the Metalworking Sector, organized by IAPMEI.

The session, titled “Circular Economy in the Metalworking Sector – Contributions to the Decarbonization of Industry”, featured the participation of researcher Cristina Sousa Rocha, from the National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG). The event was organized by the Institute for the Support of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Innovation (IAPMEI).
Cristina Sousa Rocha moderated a debate panel focused on the challenges and opportunities that the metalworking sector faces in adopting circularity strategies and practices. The panel brought together representatives from various relevant entities, including ANEME (National Association of Metallurgical and Allied Industries), CATIM (Technological Support Centre for the Metallurgical Industry), IAPMEI itself, and Smart Waste Portugal.
Based on information from the official source: LNEG - Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia (20/10/2026)