RETEMA PUBLISHES AN ARTICLE ON THE MANRESA IN SYMBIOSIS PROJECT

The latest edition of the RETEMA magazine (Revista Tècnica de Medi Ambient) is a special monograph on waste treatment and management. You can read about some of the most important projects being developed in the sector, the most relevant current affairs, and the latest developments in technology, solutions, and research for waste treatment. It also … Read more

PIONEERING AGREEMENT IN VALLÈS OCCIDENTAL TO INCORPORATE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

‘Valles Circular’ is a collaborative initiative promoted by the Network of entities for the promotion of the circular economy in Vallès Occidental, with the Regional Council of Vallès Occidental as the driving entity.   Its main objective is to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the change of model to stimulate innovation actions that … Read more

Postgraduate Course: “The Green Economy, a Future Option”

During 2014-2015, the Postgraduate Course in Green Economy, promoted by UVic and CEC, is being developed through the Catalan Institute of Green Economy (INCEV). Verónica Kuchinow, on behalf of Símbiosy, will teach the classes in the last module on international experiences of industrial symbiosis. The objective of the postgraduate course is to provide an overview … Read more

PRESENTATION OF THE SUPRAMUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL SYMBIOSIS PROJECT IN CARDEDEU

On June 27th, the CSETC Circular project of the municipalities of Sant Pere de Vilamajor, Sant Antoni de Vilamajor, Cànoves i Samalús, Vilalba Sasserra, La Roca del Vallès, and Cardedeu was presented at the 4th Industrial and Business Forum organized by the Cardedeu City Council. This conference was the starting point of the industrial symbiosis … Read more

AN INDUSTRIAL SYMBIOSIS PROJECT TO REDUCE WASTE IN COMPANIES IN BAIX EMPORDÀ

On July 25th, the industrial symbiosis project promoted by the city councils of Bisbal d’Empordà, Forallac, Cruïlles, Monells i Sant Sadurní de l’Heura, Corçà and Ullastret, with the support of the Girona Provincial Council, was presented.     This initiative, which has the support of the Símbiosy team, aims to contribute to the reduction of … Read more

CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROJECT “ZERO BANALS” LAUNCHED IN THE ECONOMIC DISTRICT OF HOSPITALET

The Business Association of Hospitalet and Baix Llobregat, AEBALL, is leading the circular economy project “Zero Banals” which aims to reduce to the maximum, or eliminate, the waste that today ends up in landfills.     Improve the recovery of materials (glass, paper and cardboard, organic, clothing, metals) to reintroduce them into the production system … Read more

PRESENTATION OF THE GUIDE “CIRCULAR AND GREEN ECONOMY IN THE LOCAL WORLD”

Last May, the guide “Circular and Green Economy in the Local World: How to Take Action and Tools for Local Entities” was presented, promoted by the Network of Cities and Towns towards Sustainability and with the support of the Fundació Fòrum Ambiental, the Barcelona Provincial Council, and the collaboration of the Generalitat de Catalunya. ​ … Read more

FIRST WORKING SESSION WITH BUSINESSES FROM THE ZONA FRANCA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

On March 9th, the Símbiosy team and the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona jointly coordinated the first working session with businesses from the Zona Franca industrial estate to establish initial contact with the circular economy and industrial symbiosis. Around thirty companies participated in the session, the objective of which was to create a … Read more

BUSINESS TEAMWORK IN SABADELL, BARBERÀ AND SANT QUIRZE DEL VALLÈS

On March 9, the Teamwork session of companies in industrial symbiosis took place at Nodus Barberà, framed within the project “Industrial Symbiosis: Revaluing surplus resources” that is being developed in the Economic Activity Parks (*PAE’s) of Barberà del Vallès, Sabadell and Sant Quirze del Vallès. At the beginning of the conference, a summary of project … Read more