Hi, I’m Sara Casalini. I’m a sustainability entrepreneur and engineer, working at the intersection of chemical engineering, environmentally conscious design, and education to advance green innovation and the circular economy. I enjoy training teams, co-designing with companies and schools, and turning bold ideas into practical packaging solutions that reduce waste and foster sustainable practices across industries.…

Sara Casalini

Hi, I’m Sara Casalini. I’m a sustainability entrepreneur and engineer, working at the intersection of chemical engineering, environmentally conscious design, and education to advance green innovation and the circular economy. I enjoy training teams, co-designing with companies and schools, and turning bold ideas into practical packaging solutions that reduce waste and foster sustainable practices across industries.…

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Sara Casalini. I’m a sustainability entrepreneur and engineer, working at the intersection of chemical engineering, environmentally conscious design, and education to advance green innovation and the circular economy.

I enjoy training teams, co-designing with companies and schools, and turning bold ideas into practical packaging solutions that reduce waste and foster sustainable practices across industries.

See more

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Trainer & Consultant for Green Innovation at University of Bologna
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Trainer & consultant delivering training and supporting research in sustainability and green innovation at the university.
CEO & Co-founder at Canapack - Sustainable Packaging Solutions
September 1, 2022 - October 31, 2025
Start-up developing sustainable packaging solutions as alternatives to plastics, fostering circular economy through research, co-design, and local supply chains.
Scientific & Technical Committee Member at Prosperity Bamboo
May 1, 2022 - October 31, 2025
Member of the scientific and technical committee contributing to sustainability initiatives.

Education

Master in Chemical and Process Engineering (Sustainable Technologies and Biotechnologies for Energy and Materials) at University of Bologna
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor in Chemical and Biological Engineering at University of Bologna
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Erasmus Exchange Program at University of Oviedo
September 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Chemical Engineering Project – PIM electrospinning for the production of nanofibers at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Open Innovation Talents - ART-ER Ambassador at ART-ER
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

LCA Methodology for Food Packaging & Environmental Sustainability of Production Processes
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
Industrial Engineer Qualification
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
Teaching Eligibility Certificate
April 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment