Digital tools for water management: Symsites and Water4All Partnership
Our world is rapidly changing. Climate change seems to accelerate at a great pace and recent geopolitical and health events call for new measures to guarantee water supply for all.
From waste management to circular economy in Denmark: the case of Svaneke
The Danish island of Bornholm has a clear vision for the future: to switch off the incinerator by 2032 and to consider waste resources through reuse or recycling. SYMSITES plays
Circular Economy and Environmental Education in Spanish Schools with Symsites
The public schools of Bracal and Montcabrer, in Muro de Alcoy, are embracing an environmental-friendly approach thanks to the collaboration between FOVASA, FACSA, Serunión and the city council of Muro
Industrial-Urban Symbiosis: a strategic approach for sustainable cities
World Environment Day is a key moment for local authorities to consider including environmentally friendly decisions in urban policies. Among them, Industrial-Urban Symbiosis (I-US) emerges as a strategic approach to
World Recycling Day: 5 “R” to reduce your waste
World Recycling Day, celebrated on May 17, reminds us of the importance of reducing environmental damage and taking care of our planet. In particular, five actions can guide you to
Bornholm Towards a Zero-Waste Future with Industrial-Urban Symbiosis
On the Danish island of Bornholm Industrial-Urban Symbiosis (I-US) is more than a theory. The island transforms wastewater from wheat to make pasta and uses wastewater from beer production to
Water and future: crisis or challenges and opportunities?
SYMSITES at TRANSFIERE 2024 Málaga (Spain) has recently hosted “TRANSFIERE”, Europe’s largest gathering on Research and Development (R&D), Innovation, and Knowledge Transfer in the water sector. The most recent edition
From non-recyclable solid waste to high-value new resources: platform molecules production from pyrolytic liquids
The liquid fraction resulting from the pyrolysis of non-recyclable wastes (NRWs) represents a significant advance in the search for sustainable and circular economy solutions. Pyrolysis, a thermochemical process that decomposes
Environmental Education for Kids: Waste Management, Recycling, and Water Preservation
The Symsites project can be a tool to teach the new generations about circular economy, green waste management and responsible water use. Educating children can increase their awareness and environmental
Redefining Waste: Transforming Food Waste into Valuable Resources for a Sustainable Future
Modern society is increasingly aware of the enormous importance of producing and consuming food that is convenient, nutritious and in sufficient quantities for the entire world population, while at the