Spanish Government and Industry Advance Circular Economy Initiatives
Spain's government and industry leaders are intensifying efforts to embed circular economy principles through policy commitment and new sustainability leadership roles.
- • Conseller Bauzà highlights government commitment to circular economy at Fundació Deixalles' 40th anniversary.
- • Fundació Deixalles plays a key role in promoting sustainability in the Balearic Islands.
- • ASEDAS appoints Ana Rivas Salmón as Director of Sustainability and Circular Economy.
- • Rivas will lead initiatives including circular production transition and deposit return system implementation.
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In recent developments reinforcing Spain's commitment to a sustainable future, government officials and industry leaders have taken significant steps to promote circular economy principles. At the 40th anniversary of the Fundació Deixalles, an organisation pivotal in fostering sustainable practices across the Balearic Islands, Conseller Bauzà emphasized the Government's dedication to circular economy strategies. He highlighted the role of the Fundació in aligning with the regional government's environmental goals, underscoring the integration of circular economy in local policies to enhance sustainability.
Concurrently, the Asociación de Distribuidores, Autoservicios y Supermercados (ASEDAS) appointed Ana Rivas Salmón as its new Director of Sustainability and Circular Economy. Rivas is tasked with strengthening the association's strategy in material recovery and recyclability, guiding supermarkets and wholesalers on legislative compliance, and supporting the transition to a circular production model. A major challenge she faces is the implementation of a deposit return system tailored to Spain's unique production and distribution framework, requiring coordination across the entire food supply chain.
Rivas's sustainability agenda also prioritizes the enhancement of refrigeration systems using low-global-warming-potential refrigerants and the electrification of parking facilities, all aiming to achieve climate neutrality within the sector. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability and R&D, and advanced degrees in industrial engineering, she brings significant expertise to the role. ASEDAS's internal reorganisation, including María Martínez-Herrera's new role as Director of Food and Consumer, is designed to bolster support for member companies in adapting to evolving regulatory and safety requirements.
Together, these developments reflect a broad and coordinated effort by Spain's government and key economic sectors to embed circular economy principles, promoting long-term environmental responsibility and sustainable growth.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
