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Cirkularni Hub Praha

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Czech Republic

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Cirkularni Hub Praha

The Prague Circular Hub is a joint initiative by the Institut Cirkularni Ekonomiky, Alliance for Renewable Energy and the Brno Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Its vision is to build a cultural and innovation centre which seeks to acquaint the general and professional public with circular economy. With discussions, seminars, conferences, as well as pilot projects aimed at testing new research methods in the field of circular economy, the Prague Circular Hub contributes to the active transformation into a circular system.

While the Hub has already completed a Prague Circular Scan with the support of Circle Economy, it continues to organise regular ‘buzz talks’ and conduct further research to promote the adoption of circular business models in the Czech capital.

Circular Economy as a strategy for cities and regions
08 Oct 2019
Circular Economy as a strategy for cities and regions
Urban Agenda Partnership on Circular Economy

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Brussels
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Belgium

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ACR+, The City of The Hague, ESPON EGTC, Urban Agenda Partnership for Circular Economy, Urban Agenda Partnership on Sustainable Use of Land & Nature-Based Solutions

In the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities and as part of the Urban Agenda Partnership for Circular Economy, a session on Circular Economy as a strategy for cities and regions will be organised on 8 October 2019.

Workshop on "Roadmap to a Circular Resource Efficient City"
09 Oct 2019
Workshop on Roadmap to a Circular Resource Efficient City
Urban Agenda for Circular Economy

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Brussels
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Belgium

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EU partnership on Circular Economy

During the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels, the Urban Agenda Partnership for Circular Economy will host a workshop on 9 October to help develop its “Roadmap for a Circular Urban Resource Management Plan” for cities.

https://www.boentjecafe.com/philosophie

Bring-your-own and thrifty decor make a perfect match in this zero-waste coffee house

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Le Boentje Cafe

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Belgium

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To show how zero waste can become reality and provide inspiration for consumers to change their lifestyle, two Brussels entrepreneurs have set up the first waste-free and circular coffee house.

ACR+ contributes to the development of sub-national circular economy monitoring and evalution frameworks

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02/09/2019
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EU
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Brussels

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ACR+ has made substantial contributions to developing monitoring systems with corresponding indicator sets for urban and regional authorities. Among others, ACR+ has continued its Circular Europe Network projects within the Urban Agenda Partnership on Circular Economy, while also contributing to the CIRCTER final report on sub-national circular economy monitoring.

ACR+ showcasing urban best practice to accelerate circular economy throughout 2019

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01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019
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EU
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ACR+ has consistently advocated to accelerate the circular economy, while also showcasing urban best practice in circular economy throughout 2019 at various events across the European continent.

Circular Oslo

Circular Oslo - Circular Regions

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Other (Norway)

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Circular Oslo
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Cynthia Reynolds
cynthia@circularoslo.com

Circular Oslo promotes multi-stakeholder collaboration to accelerate the circular transition in the Oslo Region by sharing knowledge and expertise for reduced material consumption, while supporting regional activities having positive social, economic and environmental impact. To achieve this, Circular Oslo:

  • encourages and inspires by identifying and highlighting municipalities, organizations, projects and initiatives that implement circular solutions and innovative business models
  • develops and provides access to tools, workshops, and educational resources for public entities, communities, NGOs, businesses, entrepreneurs, and students to better understand and implement circular solutions
  • collaborates with similar initiatives whose values and mission align
  • strengthens links with other regions, both nationally and internationally.

In 2019, Circular Oslo has begun mapping circular economy policy actions from the Nordic region and wider Europe to support the development of a national CE strategy for Norway.

European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns
30 Sep 2020 to 02 Oct 2020
9th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns
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Mannheim
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Germany

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City of Mannheim, ICLEI Europe

The European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns, organised by ICLEI Europe, will open its doors for the 9th time from 30 September - 2 October 2020 in Mannheim, Germany.

Circular Economy Transition

circular economy transition

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Switzerland

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CE transition
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Circular Economy Transition aims to accelerate the transition of Switzerland to a Circular Economy. The programme operates in 5 Swiss cities: Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich.

In close collaboration with all Impact Hubs throughout Switzerland, sanu durabilitas and support of the MAVA foundation, this initiative will contribute to drive the new paradigm for the future of business, policy making and society through 4 main pillars:

  • project & startup incubator
  • community events
  • business lab for corporates & SMEs
  • research & policy recommendations

Role of municipal policy for circular economy

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The role of municipal policy in the Circular Economy: Investment, Jobs and Social Capital

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Circle Economy
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Circle Economy
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06/2019
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EU

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Harald Friedl
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Local government programmes that encourage and support circular economy practices, such as repair, recycling and circular design activities help attract new investment, create jobs and result in tangible socio-economic benefits for the city and its people, reveals the report: The Role of Municipal Policy in the Circular Economy: Investment, Jobs and Social Capital in Circular Cities.
 

The report explores the connection between municipalities pursuing circular economy policy and investments in circular business that create jobs. In order to maximise circularity's benefits for society, municipalities can employ a series of regulatory, economic and soft instruments that include strategies, targets, loans and subsidies, which are all also conducive to generating employment.

The adaptive re-use of our built heritage for a greener Europe
09 Oct 2019
The adaptive re-use of our built heritage for a greener Europe
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Brussels
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Belgium

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Architects' Council of Europe (ACE)

Join the Architects' Council of Europe for a workshop on the 'adaptive reuse of our built environment for a greener Europe' on 9 October 2019

Call for experiences and good practices - Waste legislation
09 Jul 2019
Urban Agenda Partnership: call for experiences and best practices in waste legislation
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The Urban Agenda Partnership on Circular Economy has identified several barriers and bottlenecks regarding the use of secondary raw materials (recycling) or products (re-use) originating from waste streams and has now commissioned a basic assessment of the current legislative framework, the implementation and application of that framework, and the definitions of waste in the context of a circular economy.

Are you an urban waste manager or regulator? Share your experiences and best practice to provide valuable feedback on implementing waste legislation and contribute to recommendations seeking to improve this framework.

Municipality-led circular economy case studies

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Municipality-led circular economy case studies

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EIT Climate-KIC
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Charlotte Breen, C40 Cities, Peter Vangsbo, EIT Climate-KIC
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12/2018
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EU

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Peter Vangsbo
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This publication, managed and delivered by C40 Cities, provides 40 thorough examples of practical circular economic initiatives from cities around the world, for inspiration and replications by other cities.

The Climate-KIC Circular Cities project is investigating how city governments can be transformational change agents and creators of smart and sustainable neighbourhoods.

The results are expected to improve how cities manage building, construction and utility waste and, through productively utilizing household and industrial waste streams, can increase the growing perception that what was once viewed as waste can now be viewed as resource streams.

Circular Economy in Cities - Factsheets - Urban Products System Summary

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Circular economy in cities - Products factsheets

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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03/2019
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United Kingdom

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These factsheets outline circular economy opportunities to design out urban waste and pollution, ensure products and materials maintain their value, and regenerate the natural systems in our cities.

Easy-to-reference, the factsheets are a collation of research and case examples that answer some of the most prevalent questions around what circular economy can bring to cities:

  • Why is change in cities needed?
  • What circular economy opportunities address key urban system issues?
  • What can urban policymakers do to harness circular economy opportunities?
  • What are the potential economic, social, and environmental benefits of these opportunities?

The whole collection of factsheets, by system and phase, is available on the Ellen Mac Arthur Foundation website.
 

Circular Economy in Cities - Factsheets - Urban Mobility System Summary

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Circular economy in cities - Mobility factsheets

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Arup
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03/2019
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United Kingdom

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These factsheets outline circular economy opportunities to design out urban waste and pollution, ensure products and materials maintain their value, and regenerate the natural systems in our cities.

Easy-to-reference, the factsheets are a collation of research and case examples that answer some of the most prevalent questions around what circular economy can bring to cities:

  • Why is change in cities needed?
  • What circular economy opportunities address key urban system issues?
  • What can urban policymakers do to harness circular economy opportunities?
  • What are the potential economic, social, and environmental benefits of these opportunities?

The whole collection of factsheets, by system and phase, is available on the Ellen Mac Arthur Foundation website.
 

Circular Economy in Cities - Factsheets - Urban Building System Summary

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Circular economy in cities - Buildings factsheets

Circular Economy In Cities_Factsheets_Buildings

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Arup
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03/2019
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United Kingdom

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These factsheets outline circular economy opportunities to design out urban waste and pollution, ensure products and materials maintain their value, and regenerate the natural systems in our cities.

Easy-to-reference, the factsheets are a collation of research and case examples that answer some of the most prevalent questions around what circular economy can bring to cities:

  • Why is change in cities needed?
  • What circular economy opportunities address key urban system issues?
  • What can urban policymakers do to harness circular economy opportunities?
  • What are the potential economic, social, and environmental benefits of these opportunities?

The whole collection of factsheets, by system and phase, is available on the Ellen Mac Arthur Foundation website.
 

https://www.gida-spa.it/index.php?area=home&l=eng

GIDA purification plant: PPP providing high-quality water for the textile industry while limiting water consumption

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G.I.D.A. S.p.A. Gestione Impianti Depurazione Acque

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GIDA is a wastewater treatment plant that helps meet the needs of the local textile industry by supplying water of sufficiently high quality, while keeping water consumption to a minimum. 

Circular Economy in Cities - Project Guide

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Circular Economy in Cities: a suite of easily accessible resources

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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05/2019
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United Kingdom

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Explore how city governments around the world are taking action to enable circular economy opportunities that deliver on a range of mayoral priorities, Sustainable Development Goals, and climate objectives. The EMF has launched Circular Economy in Cities with a global reference on the topic.

  1. Vision: What will the implementation of circular economy principles in cities look like?
  2. Factsheets: What benefits can a circular economy transition in key urban systems bring to cities?
  3. Policy levers: What can urban policymakers do to accelerate this transition?
  4. Case studies: What examples are there of urban policymakers already putting this into action?
  5. Other networks & resources: What are other organisations doing on the topic of circular economy and cities?
Circular Cities - Innovating to tackle plastic waste
16 May 2019
Circular Cities – Innovating to tackle plastic waste
Circular Cities – Innovating to tackle plastic waste

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Brussels
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Belgium

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ICLEI Europe

On 16 May, ICLEI Europe and the PlastiCircle project will join forces to host the special conference ‘Circular Cities – Innovating to tackle plastic waste’. More than 100 stakeholders from across Europe will gather at Scotland House in Brussels (Belgium) to assess European Union policies on the circular economy for plastics, the role of cities in tackling plastic waste, and the industry innovations driving circularity in Europe’s urban areas.

Squaring-up for a circular economy – Let’s make a change happen!
03 May 2019
Squaring-up for a circular economy – Let’s make a change happen!

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Bonn
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Germany

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SITE4Society, United Nations University-MERIT, United Nations University-FLORES

The interactive workshop Squaring-up for a circular economy – Let’s make a change happen! will discuss how all members of society can contribute to achieving a prosperous and sustainable economy.

Breakfast at Sustainability's
11 Apr 2019
Breakfast at Sustainability's: Fostering the Circular Food Economy through Stronger Rural-Urban Linkages
Breakfast at Sustainabilitiy's
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Brussels
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Belgium

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ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

The ICLEI Europe Brussels Office organises the 29th Breakfast at Sustainability's entitled Fostering the circular food economy through stronger rural-urban linkages.

http://www.pvcforum.it

WREP 2018 improved PVC collection and recycling from Venice construction and demolition projects

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PVC Forum Italia

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WREP (Waste REcycling Project) 2018 was a pilot project by the Italian PVC forum designed to improve the collection and recycling of polyvynil chloride in Venice. This pilot forms part of a wider, 3-year project to increase recycling of post-use PVC, and focused on the demolition and recycling sectors in particular. 

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