Success story: ZFC – industrial symbiosis that recovers 564 t/year
Sustainability is built step by step. At the Zona Franca del Cauca (ZFC), industrial symbiosis is generating collaborative solutions that boost efficiency and the circular economy within the park.
Snapshot of the case
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8 companies involved (7 generators and 1 receiving/anchor company).
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564 t/year of plastics recovered within the park.
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1,015.2 tCO₂/year avoided and USD 47,104/year in estimated savings.
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Fully implemented since 2022, with collection, logistics, and standardized protocols.
How it works
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Segregation and sorting at source.
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Collection and logistics coordinated by the park administration.
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Reintroduction of the material as raw input at the receiving company.
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Quality and safety controls to ensure continuous operation.
Why it matters
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Reduces waste and costs; improves environmental performance.
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Strengthens governance and a circular-economy culture.
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Replicable to other material flows and parks.
Cooperation: This is possible thanks to UNIDO, MINCIT, and funding from the Embassy of Switzerland in Colombia – SECO.