Ecodays — Events in Ponsacco

A widespread festival embracing the Valdera area

Ecodays are much more than just a series of events: they are a major widespread festival dedicated to sustainability and the circular economy. For over ten days, the festival brings to life three municipalities in the Valdera area—Pontedera, Ponsacco, and Cascina—with dozens of free events. The initiative is promoted by Ecofor Service Spa, a Pontedera-based company active in waste treatment and recovery, which has supported the event for years with the stated goal of "contributing to the construction of a more conscious community."

Ponsacco takes center stage at the Teatro Odeon

In the Ecodays calendar, the municipality of Ponsacco, in the Province of Pisa, plays a leading role thanks to its Teatro Odeon, a historic multi-purpose venue on Via dei Mille. This is where two of the most anticipated moments of the festival take place: an original theatrical performance and one of the 'Ecoincontri'—the dialogue sessions that form the heart of the festival, bringing nationally renowned scientists, communicators, and intellectuals to the stage.

Culture and environment combined

The Ecodays formula blends diverse formats: conferences and conventions, guided tours of facilities, photography exhibitions, workshops for schools, the 'Ecofor Libri' literary contest, theatrical performances, and sporting events like the 'Randonnée della Valdera'. The common thread remains the same: to make sustainability a collective and participatory experience, capable of speaking to both adults and the younger generation. In Ponsacco, this vision takes shape on the stage of the Odeon, where theater and scientific outreach become tools to reflect on our relationship with the environment.

A festival rooted in the local area

The events in Ponsacco are part of a much broader program distributed across theaters, squares, libraries, and facilities throughout the Valdera area. For the community of Ponsacco, Ecodays represents a precious opportunity to welcome prominent figures of Italian culture without having to leave their own town, set against the backdrop of Tuscany—a region that has always linked tradition, landscape, and attention to the territory. Free admission to all events makes the festival fully accessible to families, students, and curious visitors alike.