Circularity and Innovation in Waste Management: A Meeting Point to Drive the Circular Economy

On May 14th, Blue Room Innovation hosted the event “Circularity and Innovation in Waste Management: New Opportunities and Business Models” at its offices in Girona. The session was a key opportunity to share knowledge and present the Puertos 4.0 – CircularPort project to industry stakeholders.

The goal of the event was clear: to highlight the digital tools that are helping transition towards a more circular, efficient waste management model, while fostering collaboration among key players in the sector.

An Agenda Designed to Inspire and Connect

The event kicked off with a welcome speech by Denisa Gibovic, CEO of Blue Room Innovation, who shared the company’s vision and commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Next, Carmen López Quintana (Cluster Manager at CREC) spoke about the critical role of clusters as drivers of circularity and collaboration.

One of the most anticipated sessions featured Juan Alba (Adalmo) and Arnau Navarrete (Blue Room Innovation), who discussed the importance of traceability and digitalization in waste management, as well as the opportunities to create new products from recycled material.

Another key highlight was the presentation of the Puertos 4.0 – CircularPort project by Xavi Tarrés and Arnau Navarrete, showcasing the Digital Waste Passport and its ability to connect recyclers, optimize processes, and bring transparency to the sector.

Attendees also enjoyed a live demo of the digital passport, experiencing firsthand how this solution works and its potential to transform waste management practices.

The event concluded with a session by Marc Melús, CBDO of Blue Room Innovation, who presented funding and innovation opportunities for companies in the sector, followed by a Brunch & Talk, providing valuable networking time for participants.

Participating Companies

The event brought together a strong representation of leading companies and organizations in the sector, including:
Zirkel, Tirgi, Recuperacions Auladell, Gremi Recuperació de Residus, Hinojosa, Hotel Ultonia, Ecolius, Residus Osona, Soler Recuperacions, Casa Nuart, Pot SC, Femvi, i2CAT, Clúster de Residus, Adalmo, Ecoembes, Recuperaciones Hermanos Vill, Mobile World Capital, Prewaste and Femvi.

This diverse mix of recyclers, technology firms, clusters, and industrial companies fostered rich discussion and positioned the event as a key meeting point for innovation in the waste management sector.

Highlighting the Role of Puertos 4.0 

This event was a key dissemination action for the CircularPort project, which is being developed thanks to the support of Puertos 4.0, the Spanish program that promotes innovation and digital transformation across the port system.

Through initiatives like this, Blue Room Innovation helps make the opportunities offered by digitalization visible, promotes collaboration across the industry, and reinforces the role of Puertos 4.0 as a driver of the transition towards smarter and more sustainable ports.