Driving the Circular Economy in Berguedà
Implementation Plan for the Circular Economy in Berguedà Project Information Promoter: Berguedà Development Agency Facilitator: Simbiosy Contact: agencia@adbergueda.cat Scope: Berguedà Region (Province of Barcelona) Description Berguedà Circular is the first initiative in Catalonia to be developed at the regional level and in a rural and mountainous territory.
Location
Berguedà Region (Barcelona)
Year of Start
2019
Scope
Agricultural, Livestock, and Forestry
Client
Berguedà Development Agency
Innovation from the Territory
Berguedà Circular represents a milestone in Catalonia: it is the first initiative developed at the regional level in a purely rural and mountainous territory.
The project started with an in-depth analysis of the local agricultural and livestock sector. The objective was clear: to detect real opportunities to promote the circular economy by transforming the surplus resources from livestock farms and from other generators of organic matter into new valuable assets for the region.
Results and Key Opportunities
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Implementation of energy community models adapted to rural environments for electrical independence.
Forest Resources
Development of collaborative projects that leverage local forest biomass and agricultural by-products.
Plastics Management
Strategies for the utilization and proper management of plastics used in the primary sector.
Active Outreach
Creation of educational audiovisual material to raise awareness among the population and businesses about the circular economy.
