{"id":8519,"date":"2026-11-02T12:30:54","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crec.cat\/crec-takes-part-in-the-3rd-catalunya-circular-congress-to-connect-the-sector-and-highlight-the-role-of-waste-managers\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T12:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:55:00","slug":"crec-takes-part-in-the-3rd-catalunya-circular-congress-to-connect-the-sector-and-highlight-the-role-of-waste-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crec.cat\/en\/crec-takes-part-in-the-3rd-catalunya-circular-congress-to-connect-the-sector-and-highlight-the-role-of-waste-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"CREC takes part in the 3rd Catalunya Circular Congress to connect the sector and highlight the role of waste managers"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 28 and 29 October, we took part in the 3rd Catalunya Circular Congress, held at the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB). This leading event brought together companies, public administrations, clusters, knowledge centres and other organisations committed to promoting the circular economy in Catalonia.<\/p>\n

Over the two days, we had the opportunity to share experiences, discover initiatives and exchange perspectives on the challenges of the transition to a circular economy and the opportunities it offers across different productive sectors.<\/p>\n

A space to connect businesses and create new opportunities<\/h2>\n

We had our own stand throughout both days of the congress, which became a meeting point for companies, organisations and professionals from the waste management and circular economy sectors.<\/p>\n

Our presence allowed us to raise awareness of the CREC\u2019s activities, share projects and initiatives with other ecosystem stakeholders and, above all, build new connections and collaboration opportunities. Throughout the event, we engaged in conversations and exchanged experiences that helped us identify common interests and potential areas for joint work.<\/p>\n

These spaces reinforce our role as a cluster: connecting stakeholders across the waste value chain, fostering collaboration between companies and creating new opportunities to move towards a more circular economy.<\/p>\n

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Waste managers: a key cog in the transition towards a circular economy<\/h2>\n

One of the highlights of our participation was the session \u201cWaste Managers: A Key Cog in the Transition Towards a Circular Economy\u201d, held on 29 October in the Main Hall and moderated by Carmen L\u00f3pez-Quintana, Cluster Manager at CREC.<\/p>\n

During her opening remarks, Carmen highlighted the meaning behind the session\u2019s title: the sector\u2019s value chain works like a system of interconnected cogs, each representing the companies and stakeholders that form part of it. Every cog plays an essential role, and it is through combined efforts, coordination and collaboration that the entire chain can function and move towards a shared goal. This reflection captures the essence of cluster-based work: bringing different stakeholders together so that, by working collectively, we can create greater value for the sector as a whole.<\/p>\n

The session focused on the role of waste managers beyond their traditional functions, exploring how they can become strategic players in transforming production models, recovering resources and developing new circular solutions.<\/p>\n

Professionals from different areas of the value chain took part in the discussion:<\/p>\n