UtilDeco Group SRL has become Romania’s flagship work-integration social enterprise.
In 2023, it linked its textiles and coffee operations in a circular-economy pilot scheme: fabric off-cuts from uniform production and empty jute coffee sacks were upcycled into OPYA Fashion, a limited-edition collection of jackets, totes and accessories.
The enterprise is now scaling circularity through two major projects, one on digital product passports in textile products and the other on hiring workwear.
Join PACCT for Sustainability for its EU Green Week Partner Event!
PACCT's new policy brief setting out recommendations for the Circular Economy Act will be presented first, followed by a Q&A session. If you're attending in person, you can also join the open discussion and networking.
The transition to a circular economy requires more than just recycling and material recovery: it will take a fundamental shift in how businesses operate. Product-as-a-Service is at the forefront of this transformation, offering a model that prioritises access over ownership, optimises resource efficiency and reduces waste.
This WCEF accelerator session will look at how businesses successfully implement this model and the challenges and opportunities along the way.
PACCT for Sustainability (Product as a service to Accelerate Cooperation & Circular Transformation) is a platform which aims to make service and sustainability the keystone of businesses across Europe and to build a European community focused on Product as a Service.
It is organising a webinar exploring how Efficiency-as-a-Service in the building sector can be a game changer in achieving key environmental targets and objectives.
The Circular Republic Festival 2025 (#CRF25) will focus on Build Your Competitive Advantage.
It will explore how circular practices can reshape industries and create resilience in the face of resource scarcity and climate challenges. There will be keynote addresses, hands-on workshops and tailored recommendations to help integrate circular principles into business strategies.
RE-ZIP is an innovative, circular packaging solution designed to reduce waste in e-commerce. It provides reusable packaging options that replace traditional single-use packaging, helping e-commerce businesses lower their environmental impact.
Join the PACCT webinar on 7 November 2024, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET, to discover the white paper on Product-as-a-Service titled "Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Impact in Europe."
They will talk also about PACCT 2025 and you will be able to ask them any questions.
PACCT for Sustainability (Product-as-a-service (PaaS) to Accelerate Cooperation and Circular Transformation) aims to bring together a European community focused on the Product-as-a-Service model.
It will host a webinar on The role of data in circular economy: focus on Product-as-a-Service, exploring the importance of digitalisation in implementing a PaaS model.
The International Center for Resources and Innovation for Sustainable Development (CIRIDD in French) was set up in 2005. It aims to contribute to the emergence of new societal models which are more respectful of all living beings, future generations and the planet.
It promotes sustainable development, based on cooperation within organisations, regions and sectors, and its projects vary from local to international. It assists businesses, regions and industries as they shift to greener, more circular business models and strategies, helping them get to grips with the various impacts of their activities and promoting the product-as-a-service model.
This Circular Economy Policy Research Center publication aims to define clear model clauses for PaaS contracts, which reflect the expectations and intentions of the parties involved. The clauses cover all aspects of a contractual relationship, such as definitions, clauses substantiating the parties’ obligations and its termination.
