Ostend, 22 November 2024
The SYMBA project proudly participated in the 4th International Conference on “Circular Economy for Textiles & Plastics”, organized by Centexbel, VKC and Fedustria in Ostend, Belgium. This prestigious event, held annually, serves as a hub for innovation and collaboration in the realm of circular economy and sustainability.
This yearβs conference was held on 19 and 20 November and brought together a diverse lineup of 26 expert speakers and nine scientific poster presenters representing Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States. Topics such as digital product passports and extended producer responsibility were at the forefront, promising forward-thinking discussions and impactful solutions for the future of sustainability.
As part of the event, SYMBAβs contributions were highlighted through a poster presentation titled “Assisting the Creation of Regional Zero-Waste Value Chains”. Ine de Vilder from Centexbel, pictured next to the SYMBA poster, engaged with attendees to showcase the projectβs vision for enabling regional zero-waste value chains, a critical step toward revolutionizing sustainability practices in textiles and plastics.
The conference provided an invaluable platform for SYMBA to connect with stakeholders, exchange knowledge, and align with global efforts to foster circular economy principles in industrial practices.