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
West Achaia Municipality Initiatives for Environmental Protection
Solid Waste Management: Proactive Steps for a greener future Thousands of households and industries in West Achaia (Greece) will receive a wide range of compost bins, brown waste bins, biodegradable composting
Managing waste between struggles and headways: the case of Spain
In one of our last articles, we explored waste management in Greece, one of the nine countries involved in the project. Today we want to examine the concrete state of
Managing waste between struggles and headways: the case of Greece
Waste management has been recognised as one of the most severe problems in Greece. How could SYMSITES help waste management technologies in this country? In the last few articles, we
How can municipalities and local actors respond to businesses’ needs to scale up Industrial-Urban Symbiosis?
Today we dig deeper into the meaning of “Industrial-Urban Symbiosis” and specifically into the role of municipalities. The question we will try to address today is: how can Municipalities scale