The World Summit on Renewable Energy & Green Chemistry aims to accelerate the adoption of solutions that promote environmental stewardship, energy efficiency and a circular economy.
Due to rising demand and shrinking supply, the built environment and its raw material suppliers must align with regenerative cycles. This thesis aims to create a circular procurement framework to determine and preserve building asset value at end-of-life, establishing transparent, measurable standards that reduce waste and optimise resources.
It creates a transparent and measurable standard for the circular procurement process, reducing waste and optimising resource use. The thesis focuses on four major deliverables: a database of site and inventory inspections, an exit scenario and resource recovery plan, a partial deconstruction plan, and an online marketplace for resource trading.
The framework uses existing tools and indicators to establish the circular procurement process.
IMERO's e-label.eu platform transforms traditional product labelling into a sustainable digital alternative, significantly reducing resource use, waste and environmental impact. Through comprehensive digital product information, it enhances transparency, supports informed consumer decisions and promotes efficient recycling practices.
This year's World Circular Economy Forum 2025 will feature an EU Accelerator Arena, showcasing a series of sessions dedicated to innovative initiatives that foster circular value chains, trade partnerships and compliance with environmental standards.
Nine sessions hosted at the Arena in Sao Paolo’s Tivoli Hotel (and online) will highlight initiatives promoting the circular economy with EU support.
Insect farming is becoming more common, with plenty of people trying their hand at it. Like any other type of farming, however, it takes knowledge – and that is where Insect Farm Hub comes in. It aims to share knowledge about black soldier fly farming.
The UP Scorecard is a free, easy-to-use web-based tool which enables corporate procurement agents to assess the impacts of foodware and food packaging on human and environmental health.
It was developed by a cross-industry group of leading food service companies, NGOs and technical experts using life cycle assessment science. It conveys the information in an easy-to-use way and enables buyers to compare the merits of specific food containers.
IFAT Munich is the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies. It offers cutting-edge solutions for water, recycling and circularity with a strong focus on innovations with a global impact.
