Circular construction in Europe: handbook for local and regional governments

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EU
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The CityLoops project was a Horizon 2020 project which ran from 2019 to 2023. It focused on circular economy solutions for bio-waste and construction and demolition waste (CDW). The project produced various tools, including this handbook.

CityLoops (Closing the loop for urban material flows) was a Horizon 2020 project which focused on circular economy solutions for bio-waste and construction and demolition waste (CDW). Seven European cities implemented ten demonstration actions and tested over 30 new tools and processes, which are available together with replication packages and feedback from the cities which tested them.

COLLECTORS
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EU
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The COLLECTORS project (waste COLLECTiOn systems assessed and good pRacticeS identified) identified good practices in waste collection and sorting, focusing on paper and packaging, waste electrical and electronic equipment, and construction and demolition.

SUINK (SUstainable self-charging power systems developed by INKjet printing) is a Horizon Europe research and innovation project aiming to design and implement sustainable, flexible and printable self-charging power systems to supply power to a wide range of sensors for the automotive industry. See how it's doing this and incorporating circular principles!

Advanced Recycling Conference
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City
Cologne + online
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Germany

The Advanced Recycling Conference will explore all available recycling technologies for various waste streams, as well as considering policy topics and environmental impacts. 

It will bring together technology providers, related industries, waste management companies, brands and investors as well as policy makers and scientists active in the field of recycling and provide a framework for new partnerships, ideas, approaches and value chains.

Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a voluntary standard based on third-party assessment. It evaluates the circularity and sustainability performance of materials and products. 

This webinar is open to curious and forward-thinking companies keen to find out about this standard.

Eurostat has just issued some data on packaging waste. Recycling is increasing, but there is still a long way to go.

"Circular bioeconomy – making the best possible use of natural resources. Focus: feeds, additives, packaging and biogas from olive waste". Images of coffee grounds, food waste, banana leaves and sewage ponds.
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EU
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The ECESP website has a good selection of circular bioeconomy-themed content. We'll be shining a spotlight on some of it here!

This item looks at feeds, additives, packaging and biogas from olive waste.

TREASoURcE Morning webinar series on circular economy: Fix and repair formats and Circular economy education. Webinars on Nov 25th and Dec 3rd, 10:00-12:30 EET
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City
Online
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TREASoURcE is a Horizon Europe project seeking to support the implementation of local and regional circular economy solutions. It is organising a series of webinars providing insightful presentations and engaging discussions led by experts in the field.

The second webinar will look at circular economy education and practice, with case studies from Finland, Estonia and Norway.

TREASoURcE Morning webinar series on circular economy: Fix and repair formats and Circular economy education. Webinars on Nov 25th and Dec 3rd, 10:00-12:30 EET
Event type
City
Online
Key Area
Scope

TREASoURcE is a Horizon Europe project seeking to support the implementation of local and regional circular economy solutions. It is organising a series of webinars providing insightful presentations and engaging discussions led by experts in the field. 

The first webinar will look at practical examples of establishing fix and repair cafés/stations in Norway, Estonia and Latvia.

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