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

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.

3 examples of surplus resource mapping with Syner

Local resources with the opportunity to replace non-renewable consumption needs: business and sustainable development of the territory We have recently concluded 3 strategic identification projects of surplus resources that we want to share: Potential of renewable energies in Berguedà In the first one, the organic resources that can be a source of renewable energy with … Read more

Collaborative process for the “drafting of the energy transition plan for the regions of Girona (2030)”

The month of April culminates an 8-month collaborative process that has allowed us to complete, together with the technical team of the environment area of the Diputación de Girona, the Drafting of the Energy Transition Plan for the regions of Girona (2030). This document provides a clear roadmap to align and coordinate the work of … Read more

Visit of “Chihuahua Green City” to Barcelona

Chihuahua Green City is the industrial symbiosis project of the city of Chihuahua, implemented by SÍMBIOSY in 2022   Our Mexican partner in the industrial symbiosis network, Víctor M. Gómez-Céspedes, visited Barcelona last January. Víctor is the leader of the industrial symbiosis project Chihuahua Green City, a project started with funding from the Delegation of … Read more

Mapping of renewable resources in Navarra

Possibilities of biogas production from livestock waste   What renewable energy potential does a rural municipality have from the waste generated? This is the study we have carried out for a municipality in the Foral Community of Navarra: Possibilities of biogas production from waste from farms. Specifically, the waste from the numerous cattle and pig … Read more

Potential of renewable energies in Berguedà

Study of the decarbonization potential by generating renewable energy with own resources The objective of this study, which the Comarca del Berguedà (province of Barcelona) recently carried out, was to identify the organic resources that can be a source of renewable energy, know where they are, and estimate the potential for substituting fossil fuels. With … Read more