Spanish waste firms launch Circularis to boost recycling, target EU goals

Four major Spanish waste management companies—Urbaser, FCCenviro, PreZero, and Valoriza—have formed Circularis, an industry alliance to promote the circular economy and meet European recycling targets. The initiative estimates a required investment of €12 billion, signaling a coordinated private-sector push to upgrade Spain's waste infrastructure. The move reflects growing regulatory pressure from EU recycling mandates and could catalyze public-private investment in the sector.