CircularB (Implementation of Circular Economy in the Built Environment) aims to develop a common international framework for a circularity rating tool with Key Performance Indicators.
They have therefore launched an international survey to gather fresh insights into the technological, economic, cultural-societal, and regulatory barriers to circular economy implementation in the construction industry.
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Increasingly, plastic components are being used in vehicles rather than metal ones, as plastic is lighter. The automotive industry is gradually stepping up the percentage of recycled plastic to reduce its environmental impact.
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is a non-profit research association active in the plastics industry. It has launched the SURFTOP Project to develop the use of recycled plastic in vehicle parts.
Check out the new Environmental Footprint (EF) methods webpage and factsheet!
The EF methods are scientific tools and rules designed to calculate the environmental impact of products and organisations. Find out how businesses and consumers can benefit from them and see how they can be applied to a product.
The European Commission has published the guidance on the application of the 'do no significant harm' (DNSH) principle under the Social Climate Fund. The guidance covers the environmental safeguards that must be in place to benefit from the Social Climate Fund (over EUR 80 billion as from 2026).
The consultation closes on 13 August. A webinar will take place on 18 July to explain and clarify the criteria included in the DNSH guidance and allow stakeholders to ask questions.
The Irish Government has just signed a framework agreement for the procurement of around 60 thousand remanufactured laptops, meaning that any public body can purchase some of these laptops through it. It's the first time that an EU Member State has implemented this type of GPP procedure.
TwinRevolution is a European project working on developing a training curriculum to facilitate the implementation of the twin transition in manufacturing industries. Their webinar will be an opportunity to share insights on the state of play of the twin transition economy in the furniture and textile sectors.
The Dutch company Corbion grows microalgae in closed fermentation tanks where they transform sustainable sugars into algae in a few days. The algae are then used to produce omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These fatty acids provide essential nutrients for humans and many animal diets.
The PREVENT Waste Alliance is currently looking for applications for the Innovate2PREVENT innovation contest. Innovate2PREVENT aims to inspire and mobilise creative minds from around the world to develop innovative circular solutions in the areas of
reuse, refurbishment and repair of electrical and electronic equipment
plastic waste prevention, and
supporting circularity through digital, interoperable and data-driven solutions.
On 17 and 18 June FOLOU and WASTELESS projects will be hosting a two-day webinar Current developments in food Loss & waste reduction. The aim of the webinar will be to unveil the current developments in food loss and waste reduction to pave the way for a sustainable future.
