ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, is carrying out research into lithium-sulphur batteries to make them more competitive.

Writing for The Banker, European Investment Bank President Werner Hoyer says that "By moving to a circular economy, the world can create less waste, design better products and adopt healthier habits" -> more here.

Scientific journal Nature addresses setting up an international platform to share data and experiences, and coordinating industrial policies and trade to conserve resources and energy.

Tonight at 21:55 CET don't miss the latest SmartRegions episode on Euronews, dedicated to one of the most important recycling projects (biological waste treatment) in Europe. RCERO Ljubljana combines 37 municipalities and serves a third of the Slovenian population.

Metals are permanent materials that can be recycled over and over again without loss of their properties.

Increased sustainability and competitiveness with circular economy in the Nordic industry.

Funding of over £3m was announced on Wednesday 6 June for four projects comprising a new plastics recycling partnership.

Smart recycling containers that reward people for proper use could help drive up the rate of plastic recycling.

The 1-year project aims to enable city officials to better integrate circular economy strategies into their policy agendas.

Organix, the digital platform dedicated to organic waste, is extending its offer to the entire French territory