CREC - Clúster de Residus de Catalunya

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www.crec.cat

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The Clúster de Residus de Catalunya (Catalonia Waste Cluster) is a leading association dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of Catalonia's waste sector and fostering its transition towards a circular economy. It unites companies and knowledge agents from across the entire waste value chain, engaging them in research, development, and innovation initiatives. The cluster's primary goal is to establish Catalonia as an international benchmark in circular economy practices.

Central to its mission are several strategic pillars, including innovation through the development of differential products and services, addressing high-growth waste challenges, and integrating disruptive technologies across all operational levels. This encompasses advancing waste traceability, data management, and promoting technology transfer within the industry. Furthermore, the cluster focuses on internationalization by developing a sector-wide plan and forging connections with advanced ecosystems globally. It also addresses talent development by cultivating new specialized professional profiles, such as data analysts and technologists, and strengthening ties with universities to bridge academic knowledge with industry needs.

The Clúster facilitates collaborative efforts through various working groups, which serve as platforms for partners to tackle critical sector challenges. Key service areas include improving efficient municipal waste collection systems, reducing impurities, and deploying advanced collection technologies. The cluster also champions waste traceability, establishing knowledge platforms, and accelerating projects that promote transparency and sustainability. Additionally, it drives the identification and concretization of new circular business models, emphasizing eco-design and eco-innovation, particularly at higher levels of the waste hierarchy like prevention and reuse, thereby fostering industrial symbiosis.

Through these concerted efforts, the Clúster de Residus de Catalunya actively works towards identifying and enhancing new valorization pathways for waste streams. It connects waste generators with demanders of secondary raw materials, promotes the integration of startups, ensures supply stability, and assists members in adapting to evolving legislative frameworks. This comprehensive approach underscores its commitment to transforming waste management into a dynamic and sustainable component of Catalonia's economy.

Locations

• Barcelona, Barcelona
• Barcelona, Barcelona