Through an initial exploration, it was detected that MB92, a partner of the BCN Port Innovation Foundation, generated a significant volume of plastic waste from the use of polyethylene and polypropylene tents during the process of painting and maintenance of yachts.

As a result, we started a collaboration to install specialised machinery for the transformation and revaluation of this plastic waste. To promote industrial symbiosis, open innovation and the scalability of the project, other strategic partners and agents of the Port of Barcelona have also joined in: Nova Bocana Barcelona, TMA, Port Vell, CILSA and Cares Foundation.

Investment in the treatment of plastics (PP, PE and PET), some of the most used plastics in everyday life, represents a strategic route for the revaluation of waste at the Port of Barcelona. This is due to its ease of implementation, advanced technological development and high commercialisation potential.

1. Reduction of plastic waste: it is expected to significantly reduce plastic waste in order to contribute to the environmental sustainability of the Port. It also has an indirect impact on the prevention of marine pollution by limiting the presence of plastic waste that could end up in aquatic environments.

2. Valorisation of recycled plastics: recycled plastics will be transformed into valuable products such as functional parts for the port environment.

3. Improved energy efficiency: the use of photovoltaic panels will ensure greater energy self-sufficiency of the recycling process, making it more sustainable.

4. Replicability of the model: the project is designed to be scalable and replicable in other ports and industrial sectors, extending its positive impact.

5. Promotion of collaboration: collaboration in the port community will be encouraged, facilitating the reuse of materials and reducing the need for virgin raw materials.