Upcoming Trade Shows in Spain for Environment & Waste

In Spain, the environment and waste management industry has been on the fast track to adopt the next generation of advancements and strategies available. The biggest player right now is Geocycle Spain, which has over 30 years of experience in customized waste management solutions. The company operates out of their plant in Albox, Almería, and specializes in treating waste for co-processing in cement plants. In 2020, the company managed over 319,000 tons of waste. That’s a reduction of 200,000 tons of CO2 emissions from cement production through the use of biomass. This achievement demonstrates the value of waste recovery as a key component of the circular economy as it offers a safe, environmentally responsible alternative to landfilling or incineration. Life-Cycle Assessment studies confirm that co-processing waste provides superior environmental performance compared to traditional disposal methods. The company has a broad scope of operations, having built relations with a number of industries that range from conventional plastic, cardboard and paper all the way to chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive and graphic arts. The Albox plant is designed to process both liquid and solid waste from a wide range of sources. Once pretreated, the waste is co-processed in one of Geocycle's four kilns, most of which are located on Spain's east coast. As municipal waste is projected to reach 3.8 billion tons globally by 2050, waste management is becoming an increasingly pressing issue for cities and local authorities, and Spain’s environment and waste management industry have already taken the necessary steps to meet these needs. Rising landfill costs and environmental concerns compound the challenges of proper municipal waste disposal. Many communities lack adequate waste management infrastructure, leading to plastic pollution, marine littering, and contamination of water, soil, and air, which pose serious health risks. Local governments are under pressure to meet community expectations and sustainability goals amid these challenges.