The PROMOFER project aims to produce circular biobased products for use in the agriculture, packaging and textiles sectors from low value, renewable feedstocks (specifically starches, whey permeate, industrial wastewater, rice straw, wheat straw and prune waste). They've just taken stock of progress to date!
On 27 January, Nordic Circular Hotspot and Natural State hosted a session which gave key insights from the Circular Build Forum, provided an overview of the Nordic Circular Construction project and launched the Nordic Community for Circular Construction.
Berlin's Zero Waste Agency aims to make Berlin a zero-waste capital. As well as providing useful information via its website, it organises Zero Waste Action Weeks each year and brings together stakeholders in working groups and general meetings.
The REFRESH project is working on making wind energy more circular by developing more efficient ways to recycle and reuse wind turbine blades, which are made of hard to recycle composites.
See what the project is aiming to achieve and the progress it has made!
The seminar will bring together leading experts to explore the challenges and opportunities of sustainable bioplastics and biocomposites in the context of the circular economy.
The transition to a circular economy in the textile and apparel value chain is an opportunity to address the environmental challenges facing the industry. However, without a strong focus on social justice, this transition risks perpetuating poor working conditions, gender inequality and vulnerability for workers, particularly in low-wage, labour-intensive roles.
This policy brief identifies five key recommendations for policymakers:
Align circular economy goals with just transition principles
Identify and protect vulnerable populations
Address income disparity and strengthen labour regulations
Enhance participatory mechanisms and access to justice
Implement restorative mechanisms and support reskilling initiatives
This event on 28 and 29 April will bring together international experts from industry, research and politics to discuss the latest developments in the use and utilisation of CO₂.
They're calling for applications for the Best CO2 Utilisation 2026 innovation award (deadline: 6 February) and posters (deadline: 20 March)!
This conference will bring together international experts from industry, research and politics to discuss the latest developments in the use and utilisation of CO₂.
As well as sessions and networking opportunities, there will be a trade exhibition, poster session and the Best CO2 Utilisation 2026 innovation award.
The conference will explore how advanced AI tools and applications are accelerating the transition towards a circular and sustainable chemical and materials industry.
They are calling for posters: the deadline is 28 January!
