Over the past decade, the EU has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to advancing a circular economy, advocating for action at national, regional and local level. However, most economies remain predominantly linear.
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of circular economy practices, challenges and opportunities in cities and regions, building on a survey of 64 cities and regions of the EU, lessons learned from 10 place-based policy dialogues in specific cities and regions, and desk research. It concludes with policy recommendations to accelerate a territorial approach to the circular economy for place-based policies that are aligned with EU-wide goals.
SOPHIA is an EU-funded Horizon Europe project that aims to implement advanced digital solutions in end-of-life solar panels, involving the full value chain in order to increase their current reuse, repair and recycling rates. The end goal is to foster a more circular, innovative and competitive Europe.
While circular economy practices offer substantial environmental and economic benefits along with local job creation, their implementation requires significant adjustments in working conditions and practices.
This briefing dives into two of the circular building pathways identified as having high social impacts in the Circular Buildings Coalition’s 2024 Four Pathways Report: 1) Build with the Right Materials; and 2) Build Nothing.
These pathways are explored, along with their regulatory and market-level drivers, barriers and the measures needed to safeguard workers.
The PROMOFER project aims to use low value feedstock (straw, industrial wastewater and starch, mostly) to manufacture valuable biobased compounds. Specifically, it will improve the fermentation processes and downstream purification, solve bottlenecks upstream and downstream, and produce high-value applications.
Mexico Circular Hotspot will take place on 5-6 November. It will focus on bringing together stakeholders from business, governments and knowledge institutions to advance the circular economy in Mexico and the Americas.
The Nordic Circular Design Programme is an eight-month development programme geared to ensuring that Nordic companies are ready for and able to take the lead in the transition to the circular economy.
The second application round is open until 15 September.
FNADE will ask a highly relevant question: how can we make circularity an asset for competitiveness?
The congress will endeavour to identify levers for developing local production of materials and energy from the waste sector in France and Europe. It will also look at ways to reconcile regulatory simplification with the protection of the environment and human health.
The Western Balkans Circular Economy Hub is excited to announce the launch of the 100 best circular practices initiative from the Western Balkan region! Has your company/organisation gone circular? Could what you've done be an inspiration for others? Then apply!
Do you know everything you need to know about how SMEs can identify cost effective circularity actions? If so, congratulations! If not, here's an opportunity to ask someone who does!
The event will explore how innovative circular solutions contribute to growers' efficient operations, ensuring sustainable food production in Europe.
With a focus on sustainable practices and technological advancements, it will bring together food industry experts, researchers, policymakers and farmers to exchange knowledge, share best practices and foster collaboration within horticulture across all Member States.
