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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

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.

Foodvalley NL Upcycling Community: a platform devoted to food upcycling

Foodvalley

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Netherlands

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There are major benefits to be gained from residual flows that are used to a limited extent in food production. By scaling up the use of residual streams for human consumption, we can take a big step towards a circular sustainable food system. But because these residual flows require pioneering work in cooperation with various organisations, an impactful chain transition is not realised.

To accelerate the transition of upcycling of residual streams towards food, co-creation and rock-solid cooperation are needed. The Upcycling Community started by Foodvalley NL is a safe environment where organisations can develop their ideas together and gain inspiration from each other. With the right support and a mix of cross-sector organisations, we make a circular impact. 

Trade for an inclusive circular economy: A framework for collective action

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https://www.chathamhouse.org/2022/06/trade-inclusive-circular-economy

Trade for an inclusive circular economy: A framework for collective action

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Trade for an inclusive circular economy: A framework for collective action
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Jack Barrie, Latifahaida Abdul Latif, Manuel Albaladejo, Ieva Baršauskaitė, Alexey Kravchenko, Amelia Kuch, Nanno Mulder, Melissa Murara, Antoine Oger, Patrick Schröder
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06/2022
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EU, United Kingdom, Other (Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia-Pacific)

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The framework for inclusive circular trade is designed to help guide trade and trade-related circular economy and development policies, practices and agreements to ensure these all work towards a shared goal of an inclusive circular economy.

This paper sets out a framework for inclusive circular trade, intended to enable a pathway in which circular trade helps to promote fair, inclusive and circular societies. The framework was developed through the work of an alliance of organizations spanning Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe.

Chatham House does not express opinions of its own. The opinions expressed in this publication are the responsibility of the authors. A Spanish translation of the paper is also available as a PDF.

Re-think - Circular Economy Forum | Taranto 2022
03 Oct 2022 to 05 Oct 2022
Re-think - Circular Economy Forum | Taranto 2022
Circular Economy forum Taranto

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Taranto
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Italy

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Tondo, Eventbrite

Re-think - Circular Economy Forum | Taranto 2022 sets out a vision of macro-trends, possible evolutionary paths and key projects concerning the circular economy at both Italian and international level.

EIT Doctoral Summer School on Circular Economy
04 Jul 2022 to 08 Jul 2022
EIT Doctoral Summer School on Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy
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Krakow
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Poland

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Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven (KU Leuven)

The EIT Doctoral School on Entrepreneurship in the Circular Economy brings together highly motivated PhD candidates from a variety of disciplines (science, design, economics, law, etc.) to foster entrepreneurial thinking, increase their awareness regarding circular economy opportunities and provide them with skills and tools to translate technological ideas into relevant and viable business initiatives, towards a more sustainable future. Apply now! Application deadline 6 June!

http://www.rr-rewind.it/

RE.WIND: routing used packaging film to a dedicated supply chain that recycles it efficiently

RE.WIND®
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ATTIX

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Italy

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The RE.WIND project routes used film to a dedicated supply chain that allows it to be recycled more efficiently, ensuring that the film obtained is of a high quality. The material goes back to the company in the form of film that can be used again to wrap pallets of goods.

ECOFUNCO Final Event | 1st Conference on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Coatings
17 Jun 2022 to 18 Jun 2022
1st Conference on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Coatings
1st Conference on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Coatings

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Pisa (online)
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Italy

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ECOFUNCO, INSTM, University of Pisa, KNEIA S.L.

ECOFUNCO is a European research project developing new bio-based coatings for plastic and cellulose substrates. For the project's closing event, the ECOFUNCO consortium is organising the 1st Conference on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Coatings. The conference will take place on 17 and 18 June 2022 in Pisa, Italy, and will be streamed online.

Re-think Circular Economy Forum Naples 2022
30 Jun 2022
Re-think Circular Economy Forum Naples 2022
Re-think Circular Economy Forum Napoli 2022

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Naples
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Italy

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Tondo, Eventbrite | Circular Economy Forum

The Re-think Circular Economy Forum in Naples is designed to present macro-trends, possible evolutionary paths and the main projects of the circular economy in Naples and the rest of the Campania region, as well as across Italy and at international level. The Forum was set up to promote the development of the circular economy.

Tackling root causes: halting biodiversity loss through the circular economy
13 Jun 2022
Presenting the study "Tackling root causes: halting biodiversity loss through the circular economy"
Tackling root causes

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Brussels
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Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra

A circular economy plays a key role in halting and reversing global biodiversity loss. Join the webinar on 13 June to discuss the findings of Sitra’s new study and its linkages to key business and policy measures.

#EUGreenWeek Loops 2.0: DigiPrime and EFPF on digital technologies
01 Jun 2022
#EUGreenWeek Loops 2.0: DigiPrime and EFPF on digital technologies
LOOPS 1 June

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Brussels
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Belgium

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VelthaIVZW

As the Horizon 2020 research programme becomes Horizon Europe, what better time to witness how great ideas turned into real projects? LOOPS will be the opportunity to show what cutting-edge research has been produced, and what changes it can bring to our communities.

For those who are not familiar with it, LOOPS is a live webinar series committed to spotlighting innovation in the field of the circular economy and sustainability. The topic of the episode on 1 June will be how digital technology can make the economy more resillient.

C3 Webinar series: Circular City Actions and Solutions
17 May 2022
Circular City Actions and Solutions: a webinar by the Circular City Centre
Circular City Actions and Solutions

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Luxembourg

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European Investment Bank

The second Circular City Centre (C3) webinar in the morning of 17 May will focus on circular city actions and solutions. A new C3 guidance document on this topic will be presented and cities will share information and experiences about their circular actions and initiatives.

3rd Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability, 27-29 June, 2022, Chania, Greece
27 Jun 2022 to 29 Jun 2022
3rd Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability
3rd Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability

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Chania
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Greece

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Technical University of Crete, Department of Economics and Sustainable Development, Harokopio University of Athens, INFER – International Network for Economic Research, Department of Environmental Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Region of Crete

The 3rd Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability will take place in Chania, Greece on 27-29 June 2022. Researchers, practitioners and entrepreneurs are invited to submit both empirical and theoretical papers that are broadly consistent with any of the topics covered by the Symposium.

https://www.aimplas.es/blog/las-emisiones-de-co2-industrial-podran-ser-transform…

Industrial CO2 emissions transformed into paints, varnishes and adhesives for footwear and furniture

PUCO2 project
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AIMPLAS
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The PUCO2 project, led by AIDIMME, AIMPLAS and INESCOP, uses research and development to combat global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Seventeen companies have taken part in the project, which will also be relevant to producers of adhesives for related sectors, as well as the textile, automotive and toy industries.

Ready to Circle? When Innovation meets Circular Economy
09 Feb 2022
Ready to Circle? When Innovation meets Circular Economy: an online webinar
Ready to Circle?

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Berlin
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Faircado , CoolerFuture

In this panel discussion, founders of circular enterprises will get the audience up to date on the latest trends, challenges and innovations in the sector.

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.

Progress towards preventing waste in Europe - the case of textile waste prevention

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Progress towards preventing waste in Europe: the textile case

Textile Waste Prevention

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European Environment Agency
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Burcu Gözet - Wuppertal Institute, Henning Wilts - Wuppertal Institute, Saskia Manshoven - VITO, Ioannis Bakas - EEA
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12/2021
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Waste prevention is the best waste management policy option, according to the waste hierarchy - the EU's main rule for the environmental ranking of waste management policies. Its main objective is to reduce waste generation, the environmental impacts of waste management and the hazardousness of the waste generated.

To support this objective, the EU and all its Member States have put in place legislation that promotes activities in products' life cycles aimed at reducing the amount of waste generated.

This report aims to assess progress towards the main objective of waste prevention: decoupling (i. e. breaking the link between waste generation and economic growth).

Linking cross-border shipments of waste in the EU with the circular economy

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Linking cross-border shipments of waste in the EU with the circular economy

Shipments of waste and the circular economy

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European Environment Agency
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European Environment Agency
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12/2021
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This briefing provides a snapshot of the status of trading non-hazardous, recyclable waste within the EU. Its aim is to provide knowledge and information to support the review of the EU's Waste Shipment Regulation.

The idea is to improve the functioning of secondary material markets by offering insights and potential solutions to help ensure that waste is treated in the best possible way in line with the principles of the waste hierarchy.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344921006406

How robust is the circular economy in Europe? An ascendency analysis with Eurostat data between 2010 and 2018

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Resources, Conservation and Recycling
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Filippos K. Zisopoulos, Daan Schraven, Martin de Jong
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12/2021
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Netherlands

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The authors of the study apply ascendency analysis (a systematic method based on information theory for quantifying the efficiency and resilience of natural ecosystems) at EU level and discuss the implications for urban waste management systems, taking the Netherlands as an example.

They argue that ecological principles can be useful for developing human-made systems. The system is made sufficiently robust to be able to cope with shocks by including a diverse set of stakeholders who provide:

  1. resource-use efficiency through specialised know-how in capturing, processing and delivering a range of resources, and
  2. resilience by generating multiple paths that allow these vital resources to circulate throughout the urban network at different levels and rates.

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