The annual seminar of the PlastLIFE project for a sustainable circular economy of plastics will focus on "Unlocking plastics recycling, reuse, business and product development".
There will be presentations on the work done in the PlastLIFE project focusing on artificial turfs, lengthening the lifetime of products and reducing waste, and product and business development.
With progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) badly off track, solutions are needed - and the circular economy has clear potential.
This Chatham House paper explores how the circular economy could support each of the 17 SDGs and argues for this concept to be put at the heart of emerging plans to drive sustainable development towards 2050.
It identifies five priorities for action: embedding principles of justice and inclusivity into the circular transition; increasing international policy coordination; reforming the financial architecture to ensure the circular economy gets the investment it needs; rewiring the global system of trade to make it easier to trade circular products and services; and developing common standards and metrics.
Romania Unfolds is a documentary series focusing on Romania's transition to a more environmentally-friendly model. Episode 3 looks at sustainable production and consumption, exploring a project supporting short food chains and a system of returnable packaging.
The I AM CIRCULAR challenge is your opportunity to showcase your innovations and lead the charge in the circular economy. This is not just a competition: it's a celebration of transformative ideas that are reshaping our world. Apply by 15 November!
Join the first session of the B-Trust masterclass series on Unlocking Consumer Trust in Innovative Biotechnologies.
This session will explore how consumer trust affects biotech innovation in the agri-food and bio-based sectors. Gain insights into stakeholder engagement, risk communication and building public trust.
On 17 July 2024, the Catalan government launched the Roadmap for the Circular Economy in Catalonia (Full de Ruta de l’Economia Circular a Catalunya, FRECC), highlighting its push for sustainable development and accelerating the transition to a more circular and equitable economy that maximizes the value of resources by 2030.
The plan, developed by the Catalan government (Generalitat de Catalunya), experts and citizens, aims to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The roadmap will be implemented by means of two action plans: one for 2024-2026 and another for 2027-2029.
The 2024 ASEAN Circular Economy Forum (ACEF2024) will focus on Guiding the Transition – ASEAN and EU Approaches to Circular Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The Forum aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship for a circular transition, showcase existing circular economy practices in the ASEAN region and build on ASEAN's traditions and values for a circular transition.
The European Sustainability Congress 2024 is one of the biggest international events focusing on the circular economy and sustainable development.
It aims to promote the idea of the circular economy, support sustainable business models and establish cooperation between interested stakeholders. The Congress will be the focal point of Circular Week 2024 and is organised by INNOWO - Institute for Innovation and Responsible Development and Polish Circular Hotspot, in cooperation with the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform.
ETRA, the European Tyre Recycling Association, and AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, are organising an international workshop exploring rubber recycling, polymer technology and EU-funded projects.
It will address various challenges in the elastomeric materials sector by providing a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge and exploring opportunities. There will be a pitch session, where experts will consider each participant's project, and sessions on issues such as Market analysis: challenges, opportunities and limits in the recycled rubber industry.
The Climate Change Summit (CCS), the largest event in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to focus on climate solutions, will bring together leaders in climate innovation, policy, entrepreneurship and government to discuss climate action and green economy opportunities.
Experts will work together to identify local and regional solutions for a sustainable future.
