Industrial Symbiosis in the Balkan-Mediterranean Region: The Case of Solid Waste

The treatment of waste and especially solid waste, the type with highest increase in terms annual generation over last decade, is a key issue Balkan Mediterranean region. Piecemeal efforts to deal it within prevailing linear economy model were not successful since techniques used such as recycling reusing could be effective existing products. A definitive solution requires switch new model, circular which will facilitate tackling excessive use virgin raw materials generation. design development digital reuse platform context EU-funded Interreg Project SWAN involving four countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus Greece, was step this direction. present paper based on evidence drawn from project examines current situation future trends industrial symbiosis schemes