Biodegradable plastics are often perceived as environmentally friendly, but how true is this in practice, especially in the cold climatic conditions of Northern Europe and in anaerobic biowaste treatment? 

This timely webinar explores the realities of plastic biodegradation in biowaste recycling facilities as well as soil and aquatic environments in northern climatic conditions.

Circular ReBoundary is intended for professionals interested in circular economy practices. It is particularly relevant for the buildings, mobility and manufacturing sectors, but the rebound effects and stakeholder testimonials sections offer insights applicable across all industries.

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This webinar will present 11 new use cases of companies exploring and scaling Product-as-a-Service models. These real-world examples show how PaaS can drive sustainable transformation and reshape value creation. 

Two guest companies, CHEP and SAFECHEM, will share their experiences and insights.

In addition to fruitful discussions, this event will feature a series of interactive workshops fostering dialogue between policymakers, researchers and industry representatives. The three workshops will explore key governance challenges surrounding DPP data management, data models, interoperability and policy compliance, along with DPP policies that affect the economics of green solutions.

This webinar will explore the international used clothing trade. 

It will present the report on From Collection of Used Clothes in Sweden to Reuse in Kenya: A Case Study of Humana LT’s Value Chain for Second-Hand Clothes and look at the economic and environmental value of second-hand clothing exports and how policy can best support circular textile flows.

The workshop will bring together EU policymakers, researchers and construction stakeholders to explore how innovative materials, digital technologies and reuse strategies can together advance circularity in Europe’s built environment. 

It aims to mirror the circular lifecycle of materials, from innovation and data acquisition to reuse and regeneration, and show how circular economy principles can be embedded into the construction sector.

The European Commission's Directorate-General for the Environment invites professionals in the built environment sector to join an online conference marking the fifth anniversary of Level(s): the EU common language for assessing and measuring the sustainability performance of buildings. 

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This webinar will explore the opportunities and challenges of environmental management for all organisations connected to chemical risks. It will focus on the regulatory context and practical strategies for implementing EMAS, the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. 

Participants will see how compliance with EU environmental policies can become a driver of innovation, competitiveness and long-term value creation. They will also hear practical insights and success stories from EMAS-registered organisations on reducing environmental impact and adopting circular processes.