This strategic plan is about making the circular economy in Wales a reality.
The Welsh Government set out their commitment to use the powers and levers available to them to accelerate the transition to a circular, low-carbon economy. Wales is already doing well in terms of recycling, but further efforts are needed. The strategy recognises that resource use is key, and states that a circular economy is a critical element of a green and just recovery because it will reduce consumption and prevent waste.
The strategy lists 8 headline actions for delivering a circular economy in Wales, from helping Welsh businesses reduce their carbon footprint by becoming more resource efficient to phasing out unnecessary single-use items, especially plastic.
Wales (Cymru in Welsh) will be hosting the 2024 European Circular Economy Hotspot: Circular Economy Hotspot Cymru in Cardiff on 7 - 9 October.
This summit will be an opportunity to find out about Wales' circular economy achievements and aspirations, and learn about circular economy solutions from the public sector, private sector and communities from Wales and beyond. Participants will be able to engage with Welsh projects across industry, business, public bodies, academia, and towns and cities.
There will be global circular economy innovators, leaders and thinkers, so it's a good chance to forge links and network.
The transition towards a circular bioeconomy is crucial for meeting the goals of the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan and for tackling the climate and biodiversity crises.
Following on from COP16 on Biological Diversity and on the same day that delegates will be discussing nature and biodiversity at COP29 on Climate Change in Azerbaijan, the ECESP Leadership Group on Circular Bioeconomy invites you to join the #EUCircularTalks on Circular Bioeconomy Transformation Methodologies.
This online seminar on the role of urban, university and school Living Labs in promoting circularity is part of the From Niche to Centre - City Centres as Places of Circular Lifestyles (NiCE) project.
The circular economy is increasingly coming to be recognised as necessary - but more needs to be done to get the general public on board. Living Labs can help here.
CEWEP, the Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants, will be holding its international conference on residues from waste-to-energy on 25 September in Mechelen, Belgium. Residue experts from across Europe will tackle topics such as environmental contribution, residue utilisation and material recovery.
There will be ample opportunity for networking during the breaks and the buffet on the evening of 25 September. On 26 September, participants can visit Indaver’s ash treatment facility.
Stakeholders in the food waste reduction network REGAL Normandie will celebrate their 10th anniversary with plenary sessions and workshops looking at what has already been done to cut food waste and exploring what can be done to push on with this vital initiative.
On 5 September, ZeroW will be holding a workshop bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, research institutions, startups, industry associations, regulatory authorities and more. They will discuss how to market innovative food loss and waste solutions produced during the research and development stage of EU projects.
This year, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be celebrated on 27 September. Get involved in the campaign by sharing free materials on digital channels and spread the word!
You are invited to join the global virtual event convened by FAO and UNEP on Friday 27 September at 13:30 - 15:00 CEST in observance of the fifth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Resourceful Cities was an URBACT Action Planning Network of nine European cities. The project sought to develop the next generation of urban resource centres. These resource centres see waste as a source of raw materials, thus acting as catalysts for the local circular economy.
