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SWITCH Africa Green Programme
Enhancing Resource Productivity and Environmental Performance of MSMEs in Mauritius through the Concept of Industrial Symbiosis (IS)
A Multi-National Project
Implemented by the Solid Waste Management Division
Mrs A. Armoogum Project Officer
Solid Waste Management Division
Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity, and Environment and Sustainable Development
Background – Industrial Symbiosis
• Industrial symbiosis - an association between two or more industrial facilities or companies in which the wastes or byproducts of one become the raw materials for another
Waste is now considered as a useful resource and is tradable
Industrial symbiosis (IS)
• is a resource efficiency approach, whereby
• There is productive use for unused or residual resources (e.g. materials, energy, water, infrastructure & assets, logistics and expertise) of one company by another
- This synergy is a win-win situation between companies
- Results in mutual economic, social and/or environmental benefits
= is now a recognised approach to green growth and a circular economy
Background – Industrial Symbiosis
Industrial Symbiosis in the World
• Kalundborg Symbiosis is the world’s first well-functioning example of industrial symbiosis
• Companies implemented symbiotic practices
• today there are more than 30 exchanges of water, energy and other by-products
Industrial Symbiosis is already happening in Mauritius!
• Conversion of fish waste into omega oil and pet food.
• Wood wastes recycled with HDPE plastics to make pallets.
• Wood wastes collected to make wood chippings.
• Scrap paper mixed with a polymer to make artisanal jewellery.
• Conversion of paper and wood wastes as animal bedding material.
The Project Brief TITLE: Enhancing resource productivity and environmental
performance of MSMEs in 6 African countries through the concept of industrial symbiosis (IS)
Being implemented in six countries: Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Burkina Faso, South Africa and Mauritius
Main Grantee for the Project – African Round Table for Sustainable Consumption & Production (ARSCP) in Tanzania
Partner in Mauritius for implementation – Solid Waste Management Division
Aim : •to support African countries in their transition to an Inclusive Green Economy
•in promoting a shift to more sustainable consumption and production (SCP) practices and patterns & Integrated Waste Management
The Project in Mauritius
Objective - The main objective of the project in Mauritius is the greening of businesses in the Manufacturing Sector,
•with focus on cleaner production and •sustainable waste management through Industrial Symbiosis, as an innovative waste management tool
NB: Definition of MSMEs as per EU - an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million euro,
Project Duration: Jan 2016 – June 2018 Budget: A budget of around USD 230,000 is allocated for the project, of which:
80% Grant from the European Union 20% is local contribution
Opportunities & Benefits for Enterprises
Main Phases of the Project
Overview of Project - Main Phases of Project
1. Capacity Building: Through the hosting of 5 workshops (each of batches of 20 orgs.) so as to train at least 100 MSMEs on cleaner production and Industrial Symbiosis
2. Implementation: Trained companies showing potential will be given on-site support for implementation of the project (20 companies per year) ; and
3. Evaluation: The performances of the companies will ultimately be analysed and evaluated. (20 companies per year)
Overview of Project - Main Phases of Project
4. Development of Network Hub in the Region: Aim of the hub would be to enable development of IS activities across the region.
5. Development of Industrial Symbiosis Toolkit: Based on success of project, a toolkit will be developed to foster promotion of actions in various enterprises and provide avenues for up-scaling and replication of best practices
6. Award Scheme to recognize MSMEs: MSMEs having achieved superior results will be recognized
Status of the Project
Status of Project
SN Main Activities of the Project Status
1 Setting up of a Committee for decision making √ Completed. Composed of SWMD, MoI, SMEDA, MCCI, BM & MEXA
2 Policy Awareness Workshop √ Completed in Uganda in May 2016
3 Recruitment of Consultants √ Completed Following a bidding exercise – Consultancy team consist of Project Leader (PhD in
Environmental Engineering) and an Assistant having experience in Industrial Ecology from the UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
4 Training of Trainers on Cleaner Production and Industrial Symbiosis
√ Completed in Pretoria in June 2016
Status of Project (cont..)
SN Main Activities of the Project
Status
5 Mapping of MSMEs On-going. Information from companies – not available
The main criteria used for selection of MSMEs are :
Waste Generation : The MSME should have significant
amount of wastes and have potential for symbiosis
Turn Over of MSMEs
Incorporation of MSMEs
Location of MSMEs: The issue of distance does not have any
impact geographically as Mauritius is a small island. But
some Industrial Zones may be targeted in future training
sessions
Status of Project (cont..)
SN Main Activities of the Project Status
6 Training of 100 MSMEs On-going: 60 % COMPLETED The first workshop in September 2016. Second workshop in December 2016 Third workshop in April 2017
7 Support to trained companies for in-depth analysis & implementation
On-going
8 Evaluation phase Expected to start in 2018
9 Develop a toolkit to facilitate up-scaling of activities
Expected to start in 2018
Onsite Follow up & Implementation
Done by the Consultant
Onsite Follow up & Implementation
• Effected by the Consultant
• Companies are advised on the data collection and then to report accordingly.
• Once data on “haves” and “wants” is available:
Technical support is given to companies to divert waste and form linkages with recycling companies or others
Once the waste has been diverted, the company should monitor the progress.
Technical support is also given to companies for the monitoring process.
Companies are also given support for cleaner production techniques if possible
Preliminary Symbioses Identified
• Consultants working closely with companies for preliminary symbioses identified in working sessions of workshops –
• Establishing linkages as per companies’ capacity & willingness to effect change
Pallet World/Wood Pro Ltd
Palmar LtdRVE Ltd
Transfer stations
Wood briquettes
as a substitute of
coal
Plastic wastes as a
results of
dismantling of
electronic wastes
Wood wastes from
domestic, commercial
and industrial
activities
Anchor tenant
5 tons/day
20 tons
Fig. 1. Industrial symbiosis initiated following 1st workshop.
Sun Resorts
Paper
(A3/A4)
Waste towels
LKS Foodstuff
Society
Water proofing
remains
Waste cotton
threads
LMIA Francesca
Clothing
KT MauritiusMinistries
Printing Industries
Pallet World Ltd
Branches
Waste paper
Kanasucre
Soap
MCFI
Denim Clothing
Fig. 2. Industrial symbioses initiated following 2nd workshop.
Fig. 3. Industrial symbioses initiated following 3rd Workshop.
Future Activities
•Future workshops being scheduled as below: • 4th Workshop: July 2017
• 5th Workshop: November 2017 (to be done in Rodrigues)
• Knowledge Sharing Event in June / July
• Development of Toolkit – possible a website / interface to allow companies to post “haves” & “wants” for sustainability of Industrial Symbiosis post the project period
Thank You List of Registered Recyclers available on the website of the Solid Waste Management
Division on the Gov portal
Contact Details:
Mrs A. Armoogum Project Officer
Email Add: [email protected]