What is industrial symbiosis and why is it key to the circular economy?

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The transition to a circular economy requires rethinking the way we produce, consume, and manage resources. In this context, industrial symbiosis has become one of the most effective strategies for transforming waste, surpluses, and by-products into new value opportunities. Far from being a theoretical concept, industrial symbiosis is an applied practice that allows companies and … Read more

Resource Mapping: What It Is and How It Helps Activate the Circular Economy

After more than 10 years of successfully implementing circular economy and industrial symbiosis projects, both nationally and internationally, Símbiosy has developed different proprietary tools, specifically adapted to the needs of implementation and management of this type of projects.
One of these tools is the intelligent analysis of territory resource flow: SYNER RESOURCE FLOW MAPPING that we want to present.

Presentation Day of the Catalan Digestate Strategy

Last Wednesday, March 26, the presentation day of the Catalan Digestate Strategy took place at the headquarters of the Official College of Agricultural Engineers in Barcelona, co-organized by the Climate Change and Circular Economy Commission of the Official College of Industrial Engineers of Catalonia and the Energy Transition and Climate Shock Commission of the Official … Read more

Simbiosy’s Impact in 2024: Key Data, Results, and Figures

Ten years ago, at a time when the circular economy was still more of a promise than a practice, Símbiosy was born with a clear idea: to transform waste into opportunities, connect diverse agents, and take circularity from concept to action. Today, a decade later, we celebrate the journey not with words, but with tangible … Read more

Manresa in Symbiosis: A decade promoting industrial symbiosis

Today, Manresa in Symbiosis is more than a project; it is a national benchmark and a replicable model in other regions. At Símbiosy, we are proud to have been a fundamental part of this transformation. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to continue innovating and helping territories transform environmental challenges into opportunities for growth and collaboration. This project has established solid, replicable foundations that will serve as a reference for the development of future industrial symbiosis and circular economy projects.

Símbiosy in the Spotlight: A Comprehensive View by Crónica Global

Crónica Global has published an article highlighting Símbiosy’s work in the movement towards sustainability. This article offers a detailed view of our methodology, systemic projects and impact on the circular economy and industrial symbiosis. We thank Crónica Global for their description of our work and their interest in sustainability and industrial innovation. We invite you … Read more

10 YEARS PROMOTING INDUSTRIAL SYMBIOSIS!

SÍMBIOSY turns 10! And we celebrate it, as it could not be otherwise, with the industrial symbiosis pilot project in Catalonia, Manresa in Symbiosis, which also turns 10! And with all those people who joined this pioneering initiative, from the business association of Bufalvent to the Waste Agency of Catalonia, passing through the Manresa City … Read more