Current methods of dealing with end of life ships are, to say the least, sub optimal. They cause injury and death to underpaid workers and harm the environment.
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is working to change this. During this event, participants will showcase and exchange ideas for good practices and strategies for ship demolition, design, waste management and material recovery.
This report shows that the EU has the capacity to recycle its end-of-life ships safely and responsibly. It argues that rather than a lack of capacity, the main reason for ships being sent to South Asian beaches for dismantling under poor environmental and labour conditions is loopholes that allow shipowners to avoid EU rules.
With thousands of European-owned ships expected to reach the end of their lives in the coming years, the EU has an opportunity to strengthen its recycling industry, create jobs, recover valuable steel and reduce pollution. The report calls for a ban on beaching, stronger rules to hold shipowners accountable, and investment in safe recycling facilities in Europe.
Renting a vehicle rather than buying one is a circular-economy lever in mobility: it lets more users share the same asset, maximising the resources consumed.
A good digital rental management tool makes vehicle use even more efficient, minimising wasted resources and extending the vehicle's lifecycle.
Three EU Horizon Europe projects — CIRCOMOD, CircEUlar and CO2NSTRUCT — are hosting their joint final conference on circular economy pathways to net-zero. It will bring together researchers, policymakers and sustainability experts to explore how circular economy strategies can drive the EU's transition to net-zero.
The opening plenary session is freely accessible via livestream.
This project has developed an alternative tooling process based on recyclable thermoplastic materials and large-scale additive manufacturing combined with milling.
This innovative process has drastically reduced the materials needed and the waste generated.
This collection of businesses in the Region of Murcia which are delivering on circular economy principles is an interactive tool. It is intended to be a source of inspiration and information: users can search for businesses active in specific sectors or focusing on specific circular economy principles.
Circular ReBoundary is an initiative set up as part of the EU CircEUlar project focusing on developing circular pathways for an EU low-carbon transition. It provides information useful forprofessionals interested in circular economy practices. It is particularly relevant for the buildings, mobility and manufacturing sectors, but the rebound effects and stakeholder testimonials sections offer insights applicable across all industries.
Circular ReBoundary is intended for professionals interested in circular economy practices. It is particularly relevant for the buildings, mobility and manufacturing sectors, but the rebound effects and stakeholder testimonials sections offer insights applicable across all industries.
The EU SMILE CITY project has come up with Pilot, an off-grid PV panels e-bike charging station made using as many recycled materials as possible. Hear experts from various fields and countries describe the project, the materials and components developed, their performance and their use.
