i-Foria Italia has validated a technology for recycling nappies, incontinence aids and sanitary pads - products which have always been considered unrecyclable owing to the wide mix of materials in them. i-Foria's technology separates the components and returns them to the production loop.
Green Pulse is a European service provider enabling the structured resale and reuse of decommissioned medical equipment from hospitals.
Through a transparent digital sales infrastructure and verified global buyer network, they ensure that equipment remains safely in clinical use worldwide.
This event will bring together circular economy leaders, pioneers, practitioners, explorers and researchers across industries and supply chains to celebrate circularity.
Participants will share opportunities, good practices, real-life cases and lessons learned from implementing the circular economy.
Every year, our global economy consumes around 100 billion tonnes of resources — three quarters of which it cannot replenish. This reliance on a constant flow of virgin raw materials leaves our economies increasingly exposed to price shocks, supply disruptions and the universal inefficiencies of resource waste. One direct way to relieve this pressure is to keep materials circulating at their highest value.
Part of a policy series on accelerating the circular economy transition, this brief sets out a targeted approach to keeping materials in use. A focused mix of policies can promote design, business models, and incentives that favour reuse, repair and remanufacturing alongside regenerative practices such as cascading, composting and returning nutrients to soil.
The circular economy is increasingly recognised as essential to achieving both environmental and socio-economic objectives, yet little is known about how many people work in circular economy activities and under what conditions.Circular economy employment spans all countries and sectors and includes both formal and informal settings. However, definitions, classifications and methodologies for measuring such employment remain unaligned.
This report addresses these gaps by developing and applying an internationally applicable methodology for measuring circular economy employment. The approach builds on existing labour and environmental frameworks and expert consultations, providing the first global baseline covering 177 of 187 ILO Member States.
Businesses across industries increasingly recognise circularity as a strategic lever for resilience, competitiveness and growth. Sourcing rare earths and other critical minerals is also becoming a geopolitical challenge, making the case for circular supply chains.
The conversation has shifted from why circularity matters to how it can be implemented at scale. However, circular strategies are complex to operationalise, so companies require clear priorities, smart design and strong partnerships to overcome scaling challenges.
This white paper outlines methods for prioritisation, approaches to design circular supply chains and key enablers that are essential for scale. It offers leaders actionable strategies to unlock economic value and accelerate circular transformation.
The EU CERC's annual Circular Business Awards is aimed at micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in countries eligible for official development assistance support. This year two circular business prizes will be awarded: one for a circular business in electronics & ICT sector and one for a young female entrepreneur. Apply now!
The Konsum – Reset (consumer reset) art exhibition and workshop will take place in Vienna, in connection with the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR 2025) and SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production. It will encourage people to reconsider consumption habits and engage in practical steps toward sustainable lifestyles.
Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a globally recognised standard used across industries by designers, brands and manufacturers to verify leadership in circular design and material health. It provides the framework for assessing the circularity and sustainability performance of materials and products across five categories, including product circularity.
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.
