Part of the European Week for Waste Reduction, this activity is all about collecting cigarette butts and giving them a useful second life.
Did you know it's possible to make clothing from cigarette filters? This event will present Modena Fashion which is doing just that. It will also describe how the cigarette butts collected are converted into energy and injected into Vienna’s district heating system.
SGEM 2027 will cover a broad range of scientific and technical topics, including sections on recycling, waste management and circular economy, and sustainable mineral processing and resource efficiency.
Thecall for abstracts is open until 22 March 2027, and the call for workshops until 25 May 2027.
The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is one of the EU's key tools for helping organisations become more circular and reduce their impact on the environment.
The European Commission has launched a survey to map how organisations approach sustainable management and how EMAS could become more relevant and accessible. Open until 2 November!
This report was produced as part of the EU-funded RECIRCULATE project which aims to extend battery lifespans and transform battery reuse across Europe. It delves into the complex landscape of policies and standards influencing battery supply chains, as well as the multifaceted challenges and enablers for battery supply chain circularity in the EU.
Based on an inventory of relevant policies and standards and interviews with stakeholders spanning the supply chain, it provides recommendations for improved circularity.
Public procurement can be a game changer for the circular economy. While public authorities across the EU spend trillions of euros each year on goods and services, circular and green procurement criteria remain underused. At the same time, reduced competition in the waste management market has limited private investment and innovation.
This session will bring together policymakers, industry representatives and practitioners to discuss how procurement policy can better support circularity, resource efficiency and competitive markets.
EWWR 2026 is an opportunity to come up with interesting ways to teach people how to use fewer resources. It's open to everyone, from schools to public authorities. Help get the word out about why preventing waste by keeping items in use for as long as possible is so important!
EWWR 2026 is an opportunity to come up with interesting ways to teach people how to use fewer resources. It's open to everyone, from schools to public authorities. Help get the word out about why preventing waste by keeping items in use for as long as possible is so important!
This event will bring together stakeholders from across the textiles, clothing, leather and footwear sectors to explore business opportunities linked to circular economy solutions, scaling up waste management systems, and the uptake of bio-based materials.
The Wardrobe Stories Barometer aims to collect stories about circular fashion and skills. Did you buy an upcycled dress or have a pair of trousers repaired? Do you know about a circular hub teaching sewing skills or a workshop looking for someone who knows what to do with a needle?
