MB92, Pinmar, and BCN Port Innovation reinforce their commitment to reducing the impact of their activities and to sustainability in the superyacht industry and the port.
The new plant drives a more efficient and measurable circular economy within the port ecosystem by reducing plastic waste generated in refit operations.
The centre is expected to recover approximately 85% of the waste generated, and the facility could recycle more than 200 tonnes of plastic per year.
MB92, one of the world’s leading superyacht refit, repair, and maintenance groups, has launched—together with Pinmar and the BCN Port Innovation Foundation—an innovative plastic recycling centre at its facilities in the Port of Barcelona. This initiative, part of the Circulars program of the BCN Port Innovation Foundation, strengthens MB92 Group’s commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact in the nautical industry, while opening new collaboration opportunities for other stakeholders within the port ecosystem.
The new 200 m² facility is designed to manage and recycle plastic waste generated during refit projects, mainly polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) from painting tents and vessel maintenance works. The aim is to give these materials a second life and move toward a circular economy model within both the port ecosystem and MB92 Group, making this processing capacity available to other companies and organizations in the port interested in recovering value from their own plastic waste.
This pioneering project is the result of more than 24 months of research within the PERTE Naval framework, led by MB92 Barcelona. Specialized recycling consultants, materials experts, and equipment manufacturers have participated, with the goal of identifying the most sustainable solutions while maintaining the sector’s high-quality standards and reducing plastic waste generation.
With this project, MB92, Pinmar, and BCN Port Innovation demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, promoting responsible practices in the superyacht industry and helping transform the sector’s operating model.
The new centre will enable plastic waste generated during refit operations to be reintroduced into the value chain, giving it a new life through alternative uses. It is expected to recover around 85% of generated waste, and the recycling plant has the potential to process more than 200 tonnes of plastic annually, contributing to measurable circular economy goals within the port environment. In addition, the project strengthens the positioning of the participating entities as innovation leaders and demonstrates how collaboration between different stakeholders can accelerate the transformation of the sector’s operating model.
Beyond its environmental impact, the initiative also creates social value. In collaboration with CODEC, a social enterprise promoted by Fundación CARES, the project supports inclusive employment. The CODEC team will be responsible for managing and recycling the centre’s plastic waste, offering people undergoing social integration a professional experience that facilitates their access to the regular labour market.
This comprehensive approach not only promotes sustainability and inclusion but also results in tangible benefits for the local community. Various reuse initiatives are already delivering concrete outcomes, such as producing benches made from recycled material for a Barceloneta football team.
MB92 has been driving initiatives to mitigate climate change for years, many of which are still not standard practice in the sector. Its contribution to sustainability is also reflected in its daily operations, improving energy efficiency and the environmental performance of the superyachts that pass through its facilities.
“With this project, we aim to create a circular economy ecosystem that connects key players in the Port Community with local companies that can use our recycled plastic in their production activities, giving them a boost while also finding a better end-of-life solution for one of our main waste streams. The social component and scalability of the project have given us the opportunity to collaborate with Fundación Cares and Eurecat, who will help us take it to the next level. We are excited to see its evolution in the coming years.”
“We are extremely excited about this initiative, which marks a step forward in how refit projects are carried out in the superyacht sector.
After an exhaustive analysis of alternatives to protective materials, the conclusions were clear: when properly managed, plastic remains not only the safest material but can also be integrated into a much more responsible and controlled model.
In collaboration with MB92, we have developed an approach that enables traceability, reuse, and control throughout the entire material lifecycle, raising standards of transparency and sustainability without compromising quality or project timelines.
This model not only optimizes performance on site but redefines how the industry can balance operational excellence with responsibility.”
“The linear economy not only generates environmental impacts but also economic losses. According to the Circularity Gap Report 2026, between €4 and €6 trillion are lost globally through materials that are neither recycled nor reused.
In this context, and within the Circulars program, this initiative represents a first step toward a new model that integrates the entire port ecosystem: adding value to plastic waste in the Port of Barcelona. This initiative will not only help reduce environmental impacts but also generate new social and economic benefits.”
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