From April 8 to 11th, we traveled to Germany, with the aim of discovering leading solutions in waste management and recovery up close.
Together with ACCIÓ, we accompanied several Catalan entities and companies to Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, so that they could learn first-hand about pioneering projects. With a key objective: to open new channels for synergies and international collaboration.
During the mission, we visited different cutting-edge facilities in the recycling of metals and rare earths, chemical treatments and new systems for the recycling of composite materials. Specifically:
- Nickelhütte Aues, a non-ferrous metal recycling plant with over 400 years of history.
- Zentraldeponie Cröbern, specifically its mechanical-biological waste treatment plant (the largest in Germany), and its composting and energy recovery plant.
- Heraeus Remloy plant, the largest in Europe for recycling critical raw materials.
- Saperatec GmbH cardboard beverage packaging recovery plant.
We were also able to share knowledge and new challenges in the sector with clusters and institutions such as Circular Saxony, focusing on good practices within the circular economy.
It has undoubtedly been a very inspiring experience, which has provided us with valuable learnings for the improvement of our sector, and to be at the forefront and drive growth towards a more sustainable future.
