This booklet describes selected best practice initiatives for the collection of small waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and portable batteries implemented within Europe. It is aimed at inspiring producers, producer responsibility organisations and distributors of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries, and policy makers in the organisation of similar initiatives.
At the beginning of this work stands the question of what to consider best practice for the collection of small waste of WEEE and batteries in the context of this report. For this purpose the key criteria have been defined (scalability, replicability, etc.) and at least one of them has to be fulfilled by each of these initiatives for it to be included in the collection.
This training, scheduled to take place on 24 January at 9:00-13:00 CET on ZOOM platform, aims to present the tools and methodology developed by the Up2Circ team to support SMEs with the uptake of circular innovation.
PACCT for Sustainability is an ecosystem of collaboration and learning. It seeks to drive an economic revolution where service and sustainability is the keystone of businesses across Europe. It aspires to build a European community focused on Product as a Service, thereby redefining market standards as part of a global transformation in line with the principles of the ecological transition.
With the support of ADEME, Michelin, BASF and Johnston Circular, PACCT for Sustainability strives to rethink traditional economic models so as to speed up the sustainable transformation of the economy. It will do so by developing innovative business models aiming to replace an approach based on volume and products with a service geared towards customers and impact.
FOODRUS is a European Horizon 2020 project aiming to build resilient local food systems in Europe by developing circular solutions to limit food loss and waste along the agri-food value chain. As part of this mission, FOODRUS will be holding three workshops in Spain on 31 January and 1 February 2024 during the FOODRUS: Reduciendo el desperdicio alimentario (#ReducingFoodWaste) event.
Following the success of the first FOODRUSroundtable in October 2023, on Tuesday 23 January, ACR+ will be holding the second policy roundtable on Recommendations to Overcome Barriers in Food Waste Prevention and Reduction. It will take place online from 15:00 to 17:00 CET and you are all welcome to participate!
BatteReverse is a research and innovation project funded by Horizon Europe with a focus on reverse logistics, whereby goods are transferred from their final destination back to the point of origin in order to recover their value or reduce waste.
This project wants to develop a process for increasing the safety, efficiency and sustainability of Li-ion battery reverse logistics. Specifically, it is focusing on developing the technologies, processes and partnerships necessary to build a reverse logistics value chain, from end-of-first-life to decision making on their future use.
The BatteReverse Community brings together battery stakeholders, experts and enthusiasts to network and exchange ideas about battery circularity.
“The Road to Green” is a Euronews magazine in collaboration with DG ENV of the Commission. It features monthly 8-minute videos, delivered in a road trip format, covering Europe’s continuing transformation to a circular, net-zero, nature-positive and clean economy.
CircularPSP invites all parties interested in the public call for tenders for AI / platform / change-solutions for the circular economy transition in cities to learn more about it at a webinar on 11 January at 11:00 - 13:00 CET.
The 8th World Circular Economy Forum hits Brussels from 15 to 18 April 2024 to turn circular visions into actions. The world’s leading event for circular economy thinkers, doers and leaders will showcase the most impactful circular solutions from Europe and around the world. Online participation is open to everyone.
ASK - The Nordic Way is a Nordic region-based podcast exploring sustainability and circularity. Each episode tackles a different aspect: have a listen!