Basque Circular EXPO is seen as a milestone in the transformation towards the circular economy, with 90 Basque companies taking part that have committed to sustainability as a strategic area. This exhibition of circular products manufactured in the Basque Country will have over 150 innovations on show, 70% of which are new solutions and proof of how Basque industry is adapting to the new market and regulatory requirements.

The machinery sector, which accounts for around 10% of the industrial gross added value of the Basque Country, will be centre stage in the exhibition. The participating companies will exhibit solutions that integrate ecodesign, energy efficiency and new sustainable production models. In turn, the food industry, whose challenges include reducing food waste and introducing sustainable containers, will unveil key initiatives to meet the future Prevention of Food Loss and Food Waste Act.

The electrical-electronic sector will be another in the spotlight at Basque Circular EXPO; the sector is progressing in the rolling out of the right to repair and reuse critical materials to reduce their environmental impact. In this vein, innovations will be presented that are in line with the new Ecodesign Regulation, aimed at improving the efficiency, durability and recyclability of products. In the field of construction, which generates roughly 20% of the waste of the Basque Country, the fair will be the opportunity to show solutions focused on selective demolition, the use of recycled materials and to reduce the environmental impact of aggregate extraction.

Basque Circular EXPO will not only be an innovation showcase, but also a space to discuss the strategies that will define the competitiveness of the Basque business fabric in an ever-demanding market in terms of sustainability. The need to integrate circular business models, guarantee the traceability of the materials and respond to the growing demand for environmental transparency will be some of the central themes in the event’s sessions.

As the circular economy is a key factor for competitiveness, Basque companies are stepping up to be positioned as benchmarks in a more efficient and sustainable economic model. Basque Circular EXPO will be proof of this undertaking and bolster the Basque Country as a trailblazing territory in the transition towards circularity.