Sectoral Strategy for Circular Economy in Vallès Oriental
Development of the Sectoral Plan for Circular Economy of Vallès Oriental, based on the analysis of the generation and management of waste and resources of the industrial fabric, the identification of valorization opportunities, and the promotion of collaborative circular economy projects at the regional level.
Location
Vallès Oriental Region (Province of Barcelona)
Year of Start
2023
Promoter
Consell Comarcal del Vallès Oriental
Beneficiaries
Industrial companies and economic fabric of Vallès Oriental
Project description
The Sectoral Plan for Circular Economy of Vallès Oriental aims to thoroughly analyze the generation of waste and resources of the economic and industrial fabric of the region, as well as evaluate current management systems and identify opportunities for improvement through circular economy strategies.
The project addresses:
- The analysis of waste and resource flows generated by industrial activity.
- The identification of research, innovation, and revaluation projects for waste.
- The detection of companies capable or interested in the transformation, recycling, or advanced management of materials.
- The promotion of collaborative projects between companies and agents in the territory.
The plan is developed with a territorial and sectoral vision, aimed at strengthening the industrial ecosystem of Vallès Oriental and advancing towards more efficient, circular, and resilient production models.
Territorial scope
Comarca del Vallès Oriental (Province of Barcelona).
In collaboration with
Results
- Identification of 10 specific experiences and projects promoting the circular economy.
- Detection of research, development, and innovation projects for the revaluation of waste.
- Mapping of the main public and private agents linked to the strategic resources of the territory.
- Sectoral analysis of the key areas:
- Water
- Energy
- Waste and materials
- Cross-cutting axes
To highlight
- Potential for improvement in the management and reuse of wastewater.
- Capacity to implement renewable energies and use of residual heat.
- Existence of previous good practices in shared energy management.
- High potential to strengthen business associations and collaborative projects.
- Clear opportunities for material revaluation of waste, with buyer markets within the ecosystem itself.
- Promotion of reuse, material recovery, and local self-sufficiency.
- Promotion of industrial symbiosis in industrial parks.
- Willingness of the business community to move towards the circular economy and the use of green energies.
- Interest in bringing the knowledge of technology and research centers closer to the industrial sector.
