Waste Management in the Textile Industry: Reducing Environmental Impacts through Innovative Technologies
The environmental impact of the textile industry is a growing concern. Traditional production methods are responsible for substantial waste, high water and energy consumption, and the release of harmful pollutants.
SYMSITES at the 2nd Conference of Future of Chemical Recycling Europe 2025 at Amsterdam
On the 5th and 6th of February, ACI's Future of Chemical Recycling took place in Amsterdam. In this 2nd edition of the conference, an update on EU regulations and market
Waste Management in the Cosmetics Industry: Building a Circular Economy for Beauty
The cosmetics industry generates a significant amount of waste, impacting the environment. However, innovative solutions are emerging that focus on reusing waste materials, aligning with the principles of Industrial-Urban Symbiosis
SYMSITES at the 10th Conference of Innovation and Water Engineering at Capernaum
SYMSITES took stage at the 10th Conference of Innovation and Water Engineering, held in Capernaum and organized by the WaterEdge Community. This prestigious event, a highlight of the region's Water-Tech
Turning Waste into Bioplastics: A Study from the National Technical University of Athens
In the frame of the Symsites project, the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) studied the benefits of using food waste to produce biodegradable plastic. The research, entitled “Comparison of
SYMSITES launches Network of Waste Associations
SYMSITES has launched its Network of Waste Associations. The network connects waste associations and cities interested in Industrial-Urban Symbiosis (I-US). The network will offer training materials for implementing I-US, comprehensive
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