DELTA: Industrial symbiosis opportunity study for the recovery of plastic waste at the Port of Barcelona
The main objective of the DELTA project is to identify industrial symbiosis opportunities for the recovery of plastic waste at the Port of Barcelona, focusing on polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials.
Location
Barcelona, Catalonia
Start Year
2026
Beneficiary
Port of Barcelona
Programme
Circular economy projects subsidised by the Waste Agency of Catalonia
Project description
Focused on the Port of Barcelona business ecosystem within the Barcelona Metropolitan Region, the study aims to identify and connect companies that generate plastic waste with companies seeking recycled bales or pellets, thereby promoting the transition towards a circular economy in the port and industrial sectors.
Main objectives
- Understand the needs of plastic waste generators and companies seeking recycled bales or pellets.
- Facilitate connections between companies, promoting synergies to improve waste management and boost recycling.
- Identify new business opportunities to promote industrial symbiosis and collaboration between companies.
- Reduction of plastic waste sent for final disposal and promotion of its reintroduction into the market as secondary raw materials.
Highlights
- Industrial symbiosis event on 20/10/26 at 10.00 am in the Barcelona Room at the World Trade Center Barcelona.
- For more information about this event, contact: [circulars@bcnportinnovation.org](mailto:circulars@bcnportinnovation.org)
