There has been relatively little focus on the role of consumers in the circular economy but ultimately, the decision on how a product will be recycled, repaired or reused lies with the end users. This EU Circular Talk will share insights into enabling circular behaviour through digitalisation, learn about experiences across the EU, and discuss implications for the future with European stakeholders.
From 12 to 14 September, the PREVENT Waste Alliance will share tried and tested solutions and successful circular economy approaches that can be scaled and adapted to other contexts or regions.
From 12 to 14 September 2022, the Circular Economy Hotspot will be held in North-Rhine Westphalia, in the city of Bottrop. Talk with world-renowned experts and delegates from business, politics, science and public initiatives and gain insight through impressive practical examples.
For the fifth consecutive year, on 12-14 September 2022, the TBMCE - Technologies and Business Models for Circular Economy - conference will bring together representatives from business, research and innovation as well as educational institutions, trade associations, and governmental and non-governmental organizations, to address the current challenges of technological development and the responsibility of society on its transition from fossils to renewables, from linear to circular, and also to explore trends, exchange ideas, share best practices and the latest knowledge on technologies and business models for the circular economy while building new collaborations and connections for breakthrough projects of the future.
Aimplas has organised the C-SERVEES project webinar “Circular Economy in practice in the Electric and Electronic sector”, to be held on 14 September.
This webinar will focus on the technological, business, environmental and social viability of the new business models, which are being validated through demonstrations of washing machines, TV-sets, printers & toner cartridges and application lifecycle management systems.
Experts involved in the demonstrations of the business models will be walking participants through the main findings and progress made.
Looking for a place to settle or expand a startup in the heart of Europe? As part of the Circular Economy Hotspot event in Bottrop, on 13 September 2022 participants will be taken on an excursion in the Ruhr region to discover what this region can offer to international circular economy start-ups. In Essen, a talk with sponsors, investors and funds will take place. In Bochum, a FabLab, incubators and spaces will be available. In Duisburg, Co-Working Spaces & Networks will be presented.
From 31 August to 2 September, the national student conference 'Circular Insights 2022' will take place in Wuppertal, North-Rhine Westphalia. Students and graduates from all fields of study will meet with companies to focus on the joint development of possible solutions paving the way for a sustainable and circular future. You can still register for this event.
On 13 July 2022 at 12:00 - 16:00 CEST, the European Union and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) will host a workshop "Policies for Circular Product Design" in support of the G20 Resource Efficiency Dialogue (RED).
Speakers from around the world will share their analysis and business perspectives to explore how policy makers can support circular redesign of products to lower their environmental impact over their whole lifetime.
On 12 July 2022 at 12:00 - 16:00 CEST, the European Union, the Italian Ministry of Ecological Transition and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) will host a workshop on Moving to Circular Fashion in support of the G20 Resource Efficiency Dialogue (RED).
In this virtual event, speakers from business, government and collaborative initiatives will share their analysis and perspectives to explore which steps can economically support the fashion sector, whilst reducing its environmental and social impacts.
The EIT Doctoral School on Entrepreneurship in the Circular Economy brings together highly motivated PhD candidates from a variety of disciplines (science, design, economics, law, etc.) to foster entrepreneurial thinking, increase their awareness regarding circular economy opportunities and provide them with skills and tools to translate technological ideas into relevant and viable business initiatives, towards a more sustainable future. Apply now! Application deadline 6 June!
