Echo Labs is a social enterprise committed to promoting innovation within the logistics supply chain through a sustainable growth model, placing people’s well-being and the responsible management of resources at its core.

It drives a systemic approach focused on developing circular economy processes, social inclusion, biodiversity, and the regeneration of living and working environments—connecting a network of individuals and organizations that share the same values and goals. Its mission aligns with the UN 2030 Agenda, and in particular with Goal 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.

Echo Labs is a permanent laboratory of research and innovation, dedicated to developing concrete, scalable solutions co-designed in partnership with businesses, universities, schools and young people, local authorities, and third-sector organizations—starting from the territories in which they operate.

Echo Labs is built on a major circular economy project centered on upcycling—the process of transforming materials at risk of being wasted into products with new functions and uses, with the goal of extending their life cycle.

Research plays a key role in the development of our projects. In collaboration with universities and research institutions, we create innovative, functional, and scalable solutions.

Working with schools is essential to spreading a culture of sustainability among younger generations. These partnerships offer research and reflection opportunities for students of all ages through workshops and volunteer activities. Above all, they promote an original and virtuous organizational model—based on the sharing of skills, knowledge, resources, and passion.

Echo Labs presents itself as an experimental and innovative practice designed for initiatives driven by social, ecological, and environmental goals. It adopts participatory and inclusive methods, integrating research, hands-on practice, and education to offer a concrete experience of collaboration—where the key factor is the involvement of a diverse network of partners: businesses, universities, third-sector organizations, local communities, and institutions interested in contributing to scalable actions, from pilot projects to widespread systemic impact.

The laboratory acts as a platform for social and environmental reflection on recycling, reuse, and the development of a virtuous, circular economy. We operate by researching functional solutions that are always sustainable and ecological, developed within a dynamic environment shaped by diverse perspectives, cultural cross-pollination, and hybrid approaches.