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Circular Regions: A digital platform mapping circular case studies

Circular regions

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Circular Regions
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Circular Regions is:

  • developing a suite of practical and effective tools to help organisations in the circular economy and related areas, such as bio-economy, social economy, regenerative economy and carbon neutrality, to catalogue, categorise, contextualise and connect data and resources;
  • a platform dedicated to mapping circular case studies including: business models, strategies, policies, economic incentives and educational and behavioural shift resources utilising a holistic framework;
  • bridging bottom-up and top-down circular economy approaches alongside their partners in the north and south through mission-oriented, data-driven solutions to empower individuals and organisations.

For more information, contact: info@circularregions.org

https://www.renewablematter.eu/articles/article/icleis-journey-towards-circular-…

ICLEI’s journey towards circular procurement

Renewable Matter

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Renewable Matter
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Giorgio Kaldor
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09/2022
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EU, Italy

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There can be no doubt that circular demand creates opportunities for circular supply. But how can closed loop criteria be integrated into public procurement, which represents nearly 14% of Europe's GDP? To figure it out, Renewable Matter interviewed Helena O'Rourke-Potocki and Simon Clement, respectively circular economy and procurement officer and senior coordinator on the circular economy at ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability.

ICLEI is a global network working with more than 2 500 local and regional governments committed to driving local action towards a social and ecological transition. In future, whether purchasing services or products such as buildings, furniture and food, local authorities will need to look for increasingly sustainable supplies.

Neue Effizienz gemeinnützige GmbH

Neue Effizienz

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Germany

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Neue Effizienz

Neue Effizienz is an institution for knowledge transfer and research in the area of energy and resource efficiency based in Wuppertal, Germany. As a regional association, it is funded by the municipalities, public utilities and regional economic development institutions of Wuppertal, Solingen and Remscheid.

Neue Effizienz promotes innovation as well as science and technology transfer in the fields of energy, circular economy, new mobility and smart cities. bergisch.metall, a competence network for the metal industry, fouses on the circular economy; the bergisch.circular project assists the municipalities with the establishment of intermunicipal structures and initiatives supporting the circular transformation.

Circularity 2022
24 Nov 2022 to 25 Nov 2022
Discover the best of circular design, practice and research at Circularity 2022, Australia
Circulariti 2022

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Sydney
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Other (Australia)

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Australian Circular Economy Hub, Planet Ark Environmental Foundation, Diversified Communications

Circularity is a new dedicated annual circular economy conference organised by Planet Ark’s Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACE Hub). Circularity 2022 aims to propel the Asian-Pacific region’s economy into the future by showcasing the best of circular design, practice and research. The event brings thought leaders together to discuss solutions and catalyse action across the Asian-Pacific region.

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12 Oct 2022
A webinar by the European Commission on "Regions, Cities and Level(s): Powering the green transition in Europe’s buildings"
Level(s)

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European Week of Regions and Cities

In October 2020 the European Commission launched Level(s), the new EU common language for assessing the sustainability performance of buildings.

At this year's European Week of Regions and Cities, the Commission will be running a special webinar to show how Level(s) can help the buildings sector contribute to EU climate and circularity objectives within cities and regions.

https://www.icesp.it/buone-pratiche/progetto-il-recupero-oli-e-grassi-da-scarich…

Hydro Ben: recovering oils and fats from wastewater in catering establishments

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HYDRO BEN

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Italy

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The Hydro Ben project focuses on resource recovery for reuse in other industrial activities. It consists of recovering fatty substances from wastewater in professional catering facilities, by means of a special device which is placed under the sink.

Open Session of ACR+ General Assembly 2022
10 Jun 2022
An open session of ACR+ General Assembly devoted to a circular resilient Europe
ACR+

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Brussels
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Belgium

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ACR+

Join the Open Session of ACR+ General Assembly 2022 - under the banner "A circular resilient Europe" - on the morning of 10 June in Brussels. Discuss the path that cities and regions should take to accelerate the sustainable transition. Experts representing the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee and two leading NGOs will help navigate through the new instruments and circular economy solutions available at local and regional level.

Circular Week 2022
03 Oct 2022 to 09 Oct 2022
The Circular Week is back in October 2022
Circular Week 2022

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Warsaw
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Poland

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INNOWO Institute

The Circular Week is an international series of events and initiatives dedicated to circular economy and sustainable development all over Europe. It aims to promote the idea of circular economy, support sustainable business models and establish cooperation between stakeholders.

Its 5th edition, from 3 to 9 October 2022, will include workshops, debates, meetings, expert panels and matchmaking sessions for business. Its culminating event is the Mazovia Circular Congress on 7 October.

Green Public Procurement
04 May 2022
Consultation on the first draft of the revised EU Green Public Procurement criteria for buildings
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The European Commission is currently working on a proposal to revise the GPP criteria for buildings. To participate in the consultation process, you can register as a stakeholder on the website. The deadline for comments is on 10 May 2022.

4th OECD Roundtable on the Circular Economy in Cities and Regions | Webinar Registration
12 Apr 2022
4th OECD Roundtable on the Circular Economy in Cities and Regions
4th OECD Roundtable on the Circular Economy in Cities and Regions

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France

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

The 4th OECD Roundtable on the Circular Economy in Cities and Regions will bring together key stakeholders from cities, regions, national governments, the private sector, civil society, academia, philanthropy and international organisations on 12 April 2022.

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17 May 2022
#EUCircularTalk: Measuring Circularity

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Brussels, online
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Circular Flanders

This #EUCircularTalk on Measuring Circularity on 17 May 2022 aims to reach out to and hold an interactive dialogue with stakeholders outside the leadership group. This session will address the link between ISO work on international circular economy standards and circular procurement practices.

The national Norwegian GPP audit will be presented as an example of measuring green public procurement efforts and their impact.

Building a Circular Future; Ten Takeaways for Global Changemakers

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Building a circular future: Ten takeaways for global changemakers

Building a circular future; Ten takeaways for global changemakers

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Amsterdam Economic Board
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Jacqueline Cramer
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03/2022
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Netherlands

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This book provides answers on how to govern the transition to a circular economy in different socio-cultural and political contexts.

It is intended to help the global changemakers who are building our circular future. Author Jacqueline Cramer spoke with 20 representatives of circular hotspots worldwide, thoroughly analysed their different contexts and extracted 10 key takeaways. Everyone working on circular initiatives can use these and adapt them to their own socio-cultural and political contexts.

How Network Governance Powers the Circular Economy Ten Guiding Principles for Building a Circular Economy, Based on Dutch Experiences

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How network governance powers the circular economy: Ten guiding principles for building a circular economy, based on Dutch experiences

How network governance powers the circular economy

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Amsterdam Economic Board
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Jacqueline Cramer
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12/2020
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Netherlands

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In this book, Jacqueline Cramer shows how network governance can power the circular economy. Network governance is about building a coalition of partners, which all fulfill a specific function in the network and are aligned by so-called transition brokers. By complementing conventional, public governance with this new form of governance, the best of both worlds is created.

Prof. Cramer shares her huge experience of implementing numerous circular initiatives in the Netherlands. As a practitioner and scholar, she has identified ten guiding principles for building circular initiatives, based on network governance. These guidelines can support everyone who wants to start or expedite a circular initiative.

https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/

Circular public procurement: a framework for cities

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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03/2022
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This is a guide to help practitioners in a city government to adopt a more circular approach to public procurement. Public procurement processes differ from one city to another and therefore this guide is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, it provides an overarching framework that should be adapted to the local context and the realities of a city.

Users are not expected to read the guide in full from beginning to end, but rather, once they have read the framework overview, to jump to the section they need by using the menu bar on the left.

Circular Procurement: ‘From strategy to results’ – how circular procurement can make the change in the energy transition

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02/03/2022
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This workshop used the concrete example of procurement of charging stations for electrical vehicles to link circular procurement to the energy transition.

Cities and Regions: Accelerating system change for a circular transition in cities and regions

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02/03/2022
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EU
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The Cities & Regions Leadership Group in 2021 continued the work on the analysis of indicators to measure the transition to the circular economy in cities and regions.

This workshop capitalized on those discussion points, gearing the discussions towards the definition of operational cooperation leads between different initiatives supporting CE transition in cities and regions.

EU Industry Week 2022 - Taxonomy regulation at regional level
11 Feb 2022
Good practices in the implementation of Taxonomy regulation at regional level, building incentives for SMEs towards the Circular Economy
EU Industry Weeks

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Pamplona
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Government of Navarra. Delegation of Navarre to the European Union, Asociación de la Industria Navarra

This local event, in the framework of #EU Industry Week 2022, is an exchange of good practices by European regions addressing circular economy incentives for SMEs through the Taxonomy regulation for the classification of economic activities with a substantial contribution to the transition towards the circular economy. It is targeted to regional government, policymakers, regional agencies, SMEs and their support organisations.

Leadership Group on Circular Procurement 2021 - Outcome document

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19/01/2022
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The idea for a new Leadership Group specifically on Circular Procurement started during the ECESP Annual Event in 2020. Twenty-two organisations decided to harness the enormous potential of procurement to accelerate the circular economy in Europe. This outcome document focuses on the Sustainable Products Initiative and mandatory requirements as a driver of the CEAP.

Green Public Procurement: An Overview of Green Reforms in Country Procurement Systems

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Green Public Procurement: An Overview of Green Reforms in Country Procurement Systems

Green Public Procurement

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The World Bank
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World Bank Group
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09/2021
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Other (189 countries all over the world)

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In many countries, the government is the single largest purchaser of products, services and works. Green Public Procurement (GPP) enables governments to reduce the environmental impact of their purchases. It also serves as a powerful tool for governments to simultaneously achieve their environmental and development policy objectives.

This report - Green Public Procurement: An Overview of Green Reforms in Country Procurement Systems - provides an overview of international experience in the implementation of GPP. It focuses on the institutional framework that is needed to support the mainstreaming of GPP practices across governments. The intention is to equip practitioners with a broad understanding of the issues they need to consider in the design and implementation of GPP reforms.

EU Circular Talk recording
25 Nov 2021
Could mandatory circular procurement drive the EU CEAP?

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Vlaanderen Circulair, Direktoratet for forvaltning og økonomistyring (DFØ), Ellen McArthur Foundation, Rijkswaterstaat, ICLEI

Circular procurement is one of the answers to the changing functional needs of users within an organisation. It is also an essential tool for promoting a circular economy in the procurement process by stimulating the market for circular products and services.

On 25 November 2021, at 10.00-12.00 CET, the ECESP Leadership Group for Circular Procurement invites you to join the #EUCircularTalks on circular procurement. The debate will centre on the policies to drive circular procurement, thereby accelerating the transition to a circular economy within the EU. From policy levels varying from the European Commission to cities, speakers will share their experiences with circular and green procurement policies. These will set the stage for an interactive dialogue.

Delivering the EU Green Deal through Circular Procurement - 14WS21530
14 Oct 2021
Delivering the EU Green Deal through Circular Procurement
Delivering the EU Green Deal through Circular Procurement

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ProCirc partners, Urban Agenda Partnership for Innovative and Responsible Public Procurement

The workshop on Delivering the EU Green Deal through Circular Procurement will take place on 14 October during the European Week of Regions and Cities. This event will help procurement specialists, policy makers and other stakeholders understand how public procurement can accelerate local and regional transitions towards a circular economy.

Mazovia Circular Congress
15 Oct 2021
Mazovia Circular Congress
Mazovia Circular Congress

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INNOWO

This hybrid event, Mazovia Circular Congress, part of Circular Week 2021, will take place on 15 October. It is aimed at representatives of public administration, local government, enterprises, managers dealing with sustainable development and CSR, start-ups and media. We also plan to organise a panel discussion for various stakeholder groups (entrepreneurs, non-governmental organisations, representatives of state administration and local government) on how to use circular economy solutions.

Innovation Deal for a circular economy

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Innovation Deal for a circular economy: unlocking opportunities through public-private collaboration

Innovation Deal for a circular economy

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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09/2021
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By designing and enabling the use of Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries for multiple use-cycles, valuable materials are maintained, and a range of economic and environmental benefits can be unlocked.

Innovators from the automotive industry, Dutch and French public authorities, and the European Commission have collaborated to identify regulatory barriers to reusing EV batteries as energy storage devices and unlock solutions.

This case study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is part of a series of case studies that exemplify elements of the Universal circular economy policy goals (2021) in practice.

27 Jul 2021
World Bank asks just how circular Europe is - fill out the survey and let them know!

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The World Bank has designed a survey to identify key challenges facing the public sector in the EU Member States when transitioning to a circular economy. The "Survey for the Capacity of the Public Sector in Mainstreaming Circular Economy" aims to understand these challenges and discover what capacities are required to address them.

Summary of Wallonia's strategy

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Circular Wallonia

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Walloon Public Service
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02/2021
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This model reinforces Wallonia's objective of renewing its industry and will ensure that the region is better able to cope with future crises.

The strategy will achieve this by fully integrating the alterations and adaptations required by climate change, and by making Wallonia more independent in terms of resources and global supply chains.

Wallonia’s vision is based on the following guidelines:

  • Moving towards a carbon-neutral economy;
  • Moving towards a resilient and inclusive economy;
  • Stimulating innovation as a catalyst with emphasis on the digital transition and nature-based solutions.

Particular attention is paid to the six value chains: Construction, Plastics, Food, Water, Textiles and Metallurgy

Horizon Europe Info Days 2021
28 Jun 2021 to 09 Jul 2021
Horizon Europe Info Days 2021
Horizon Europe Info Days

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European Commission - DG Research and Innovation

From 28 June to 9 July, join the European Commission's experts online for the Horizon Europe Info Days. This 10-day event will enable prospective applicants and other EU research and innovation stakeholders to get information and ask questions about the new features, main funding instruments and processes of Horizon Europe.

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