The Benefits of Industrial Urban Symbiosis in Europe
Cooperation between industries and cities can change the way we look at waste. The key is Industrial-Urban Symbiosis, a circular economy concept at the core of the Symsites project. What is
Circular economy for high schools: a student visit to the Austrian Ecosite
With Symsites, high school students can discover circular economy initiatives in their town and learn about biogas production, wastewater treatment and biomaterials. In fact, a group of 48 high school students
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
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
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
From non-recyclable solid waste to high-value resources: the case of biochar production
Non-recyclable solid waste can be used to produce high-value new resources. This is possible thanks to a thermochemical process known as Pyrolysis. Pyrolysis converts organic matter into fuel, with high yield,
School Waste Collection towards a circular economy: SYMSITES engagement in Muro de Alcoy
The waste management system in Muro de Alcoy, Spain, is moving towards a circular economy thanks to the cooperation between the City Council of Muro de Alcoy and Fovasa and