What we are doing
The bulk of solid urban waste (SUW), which includes product packaging, clothing, furniture, appliances and food waste, among others is an abundant source for circular products production, but it is generally not exploited. In fact, over 500 kg of municipal waste per capita were generated in Europe in 2020, while only 45% was recycled. The proximity of resources and people, a sufficient scale for effective markets and the ability to shape urban planning and policy are key factors for cities to achieve advancements in this area. REDOL has been conceived to transform cities into hubs for circularity that implement zero residues strategies while fostering industrial-urban symbiosis (I-US) approaches among local and regional actors. Specifically, REDOL will develop five value chains (packaging, plastics, construction waste, textiles and waste electrical and electronic equipment) for SUW leading to twelve different circular products. The solutions will be tested in Zaragoza, northeastern Spain, where several revolutionary methods and technologies will be used to demonstrate the approach.
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