The network properties of the global waste trade were assessed using time series data of material and monetary flows between 2000 and 2022 from Chatham House's experimental database. The study focused on the distribution of monetary and material flows, policy recommendations and future research avenues useful for obtaining a more comprehensive understanding of socio-economic systems such as trade networks.
This work is a solid example of the application of network-based methods as an eco-mimicry approach for assessing the sustainability and fragility of socio-economic systems which can be helpful for researchers and policy makers interested in transitions towards regenerative circular economies.
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is hosting the second International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector.
This event will bring together over 20 international experts in biotechnology and sustainability to explore innovative solutions that will enable the plastics sector to move towards a more sustainable future.
SustainableSolutionsMatch is the first cross-sectoral virtual event empowering European businesses on their path to a sustainable and circular economy. It brings solution seekers and providers together to tackle real challenges and find practical answers.
Whether you're looking for innovative ideas or reliable partners, this event brings solution seekers and providers together to tackle real challenges and find practical answers.
Le Marché is based in Pakistan and active throughout South Asia, with partners in Germany, France, the UK and the US. It has a two-pronged approach: it collects textile waste and recycles it for use as a secondary raw material, and it uses fibres made from agricultural waste.
The HOOP project has provided Project Development Assistance to eight lighthouse cities and regions, supporting them with the development of large-scale urban circular bioeconomy initiatives focusing on making bio-based products from urban biowaste and wastewater. The partners have developed a suite of open-source tools to help cities and regions launch urban circular bioeconomy projects.
The FOREST project (Advanced lightweight materials FOr eneRgy Efficient StrucTures) aims to provide new and innovative green composites for sustainable and safe transport applications.
They are setting up an Advisory Policy Framework Working Group and looking for experts. Interested?
The 2nd World Congress on Recycling and Waste Management will explore Leading the way in advanced recycling and waste management practices.
It will foster awareness and encourage sustainable practices promoting an eco-friendly environment, delving into advanced topics in recycling and waste management, with the participation of researchers, ecologists, environmental experts and professionals in chemical, civil and mechanical engineering, environmental science and recycling.
On 1 November, the ECESP's Leadership Group on Biodiversity & Climate, in cooperation with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF), organised a COP16 side event exploring Towards a circular economy in harmony with nature.
This was the last side event hosted at the EU Pavilion, but it still attracted a high level of interest and participation. The recording of the session is available – have a listen!
The ECOFAP project aims to make shoe soles and heels from a material manufactured from tanned leather waste using 3D printing. This research project will help solve the problem of how to recycle leather scraps from the footwear manufacturing industry.
