CIRCULAR ECONOMY DAY IN TARRAGONA

On December 15th, Europe Direct Tarragona organized a Conference on Circular Economy to publicize the Europe 2020 strategy; a European purpose of waste reduction and resource utilization, using alternative energies. ​ Together with Xavier Ribera, from BASF, Jordi Collado from Fundación Tarragona Smart Mediterranean City and Joaquim Braulio, from Group381; Verónica Kuchinow, from Símbiosy, participated … Read more

WORKSHOP IN BRUSSELS ON INDUSTRIAL SYMBIOSIS IN EUROPE

On November 30th, a workshop was held in Brussels, organized by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation & Technology), on various aspects related to supporting industrial symbiosis in Europe: European Cooperation Industrial Symbiosis.   ​ The workshop aims to bring together stakeholders for a dynamic discussion and to present the results of a study on … Read more

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