# Sustainability and waste management initiatives in Catalonia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sustainability-and-waste-management-initiatives-in-catalonia > Updated: 2026-10-22T07:24:21.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Catalonia has implemented several regional initiatives focused on food waste reduction and improved resource management. The Gastrorecup initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and chef Ada Parellada, launched its fifth edition to combat food waste. The campaign involves over 100 restaurants offering special menus using ingredients previously excluded from commercial circuits due to excess production or aesthetic imperfections. In the Garrigues region, the municipality of Albagés has implemented a waste management model using smart container islands equipped with sensors and artificial intelligence. This system has reportedly maintained a recycling rate of 70.6% while reducing management costs compared to door-to-door models. Additionally, the Baix Ebre County Council introduced the ‘Obrador Compartit’ (Shared Workshop) in Deltebre. This facility provides small producers and entrepreneurs access to professional kitchen infrastructure, such as industrial ovens and vacuum packaging, to facilitate the transformation and commercialization of agri-food products. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Local initiatives launched in Catalonia regions Albagés implements an AI-driven smart waste management system to reduce costs, while Baix Ebre launches a shared professional kitchen to support local agri-food entrepreneurs. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-initiatives-launched-in-catalonia-regions ### 2026-10-16: Catalonia launches Gastrorecup initiative to combat food waste The Gastrorecup initiative in Catalonia has launched its fifth edition, featuring over 100 restaurants offering sustainable menus to combat food waste caused by aesthetic imperfections and overproduction. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catalonia-launches-gastrorecup-initiative-to-combat-food-waste --- Cite as: Sustainability and waste management initiatives in Catalonia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sustainability-and-waste-management-initiatives-in-catalonia