Revivack has set up the world's first system based on blockchain technology that facilitates the individual return of unwanted items to the manufacturer. These items can therefore be recovered in an orderly, transparent and reliable way, contributing to the promotion of the circular economy.
The built environment accounts for at least 40% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. For the Alps, it is key to use local resources effectively while upholding EU rules and promoting the adoption of common standards across the building value chain.
The European Interreg Alpine Space project BAUHALPS is endeavouring to meet these challenges by developing and testing a model that combines New European Bauhaus concepts with sustainability measurements and indicators in an innovative way.
incommon is a non-profit organisation that encourages people to adopt the circular economy as a way of life. They use a bottom-up approach, working with individuals, schools, businesses, institutions, groups and local authorities.
Their approach ensures that people are informed about circular economy principles and engaged in implementing them, enabling them to make sustainable choices and drive local change.
RE-PLAN CITY LIFE (RElevant Audience Plan Leading to Awareness Network for CIrcular Economy Use of Recycled TYre materials in CITY LIFE) is a LIFE project raising awareness about the use of recycled tyre materials.
They are organising a live workshop with an on-site visit on the use of recycled materials in public works. The workshop will describe the tools put in place by the project to stimulate stronger engagement from public authorities to adopt best practices and green procurement.
And the label is doing really well: the European Commission has released the latest statistics showing continued growth in the number of products (goods and services) awarded the EU Ecolabel. See how it contributes to the circular economy!
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.
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.
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.
The CIRCit research project aimed to help Nordic industry learn about and implement circular opportunities by developing, testing and implementing science-based tools.
It focused on six areas, and produced workbooks setting out tools and guidelines for the transition to a circular economy.
