Spain Advances Circular Economy with BASF Awards and Txorierri Zirkularra Program
Spain deepens its circular economy commitment with the VII Premios BASF awards in Madrid and the Txorierri Zirkularra program fostering regional collaboration and sustainability.
- • VII Premios BASF ceremony on November 11 in Madrid will announce winners in multiple circular economy categories.
- • Awards recognize public initiatives, companies, startups, academia, and communication efforts.
- • Txorierri Zirkularra program promotes circular economy transition through regional collaboration in Bizkaia.
- • A business circularity diagnosis guides projects and best practices to be shared by 2026.
- • Foro Txorierri Zirkularra on November 28 will focus on circular economy opportunities and waste management.
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On November 11, the VII Premios BASF ceremony will announce the winners recognized for outstanding circular economy practices in Spain at Madrid's Centro de Innovación en Economía Circular (CIEC). Organized by BASF Group and the Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad, this event includes awards in categories such as public initiatives, large companies, SMEs, startups, academia, and communication. The forum will discuss how to catalyze Spain's circular economy, featuring prominent figures like Alejandro Dorado from the Ministry for Ecological Transition. BASF's General Director, Carles Navarro, emphasized the commitment to promoting the circular economy over the past seven years (Source 136433).
Meanwhile, the Txorierri region in Bizkaia is driving a transition towards sustainability and business competitiveness through the Txorierri Zirkularra program, supported by Egaz Txorierri and the Diputación Foral de Bizkaia. This initiative fosters collaboration among local businesses, institutions, and organizations to develop new sustainable opportunities and reduce waste. A business circularity diagnosis has been conducted to guide projects and disseminate best practices by 2026. The upcoming Foro Txorierri Zirkularra on November 28 will offer participatory sessions and discussions focusing on circular economy advancements and waste management, engaging entities like Aclima and Ihobe (Source 136436).
Together, these efforts illustrate Spain's multi-level commitment—from national awards highlighting innovation to regional programs accelerating practical implementation—to embedding circular economy principles for sustainable growth and environmental stewardship.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.