Innovative plastic-free packaging projects to receive £3.2 million
UKRI’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge (SSPP) is funding plastic-free packaging innovation projects for a range of food, personal and cleaning products.
The sustainable regeneration of the packaging value chain
To mitigate the impacts of climate breakdown, we need to shift towards a sustainable regeneration system in the value chain which is circular.
Accelerating the European circular bioeconomy in 2023
Ed de Jong, Vice President of Development at Avantium, argues the case for accelerating the European circular bioeconomy in 2023.
How can we develop a consistent and practical sustainable economy?
Benoit Lascols, the general manager at accounting for externalities, looks how value can be redefined to shape a consistent and practical sustainable economy.
Why we’re turning plastic waste into eco-conscious clothing
Upcycled Medical Ltd explores why they're turning plastic waste into eco-conscious clothing.
No more wasted chances: rethinking overconsumption culture
Attitudes to material acquisition have varied greatly through the ages, and now, the world is exacerbating the climate crisis with overconsumption. How do we change this?
Remanufactured IT: helping the NHS join the circular economy
Steve Haskew, the Group Director of Sustainability at Circular Computing – an organisation that sits at the centre of the circular economy – discusses the possibilities of remanufactured IT in the NHS.
Repurposing food waste into sustainable alternatives
A new study highlights the incentive for food producers to repurpose food waste – by turning it into useful chemicals, sustainable fuels and more.
European bio-based industries leading the green transition
Nicoló Giacomuzzi-Moore, Executive Director ad interim at CBE JU – Circular Bio‐based Europe Joint Undertaking, explains how European bio-based industries are leading the green transition.
Making European consumers a lever for the green transition
Thierry Libaert from the European Economic and Social Committee states the case for making European consumers a lever for the green transition.
Climate change efforts in Denmark’s Ministry of Environment
Denmark’s Ministry of Environment is leading the nation’s efforts on climate change mitigation and developing a circular economy.
How the government’s Critical Minerals Strategy will impact tech supply chains
The circular economy must be at the heart of the government’s Critical Minerals Strategy in order for it to be successful, says Steve Haskew.
What is reclaimed water and why is it dangerous?
Health risks are associated with reclaimed water that is used for road cleaning, greenfield irrigation and landscape fountains.
Greenland’s Indigenous population supports sand extraction
Greenland's Indigenous population supports sand extraction and exports amid a rapidly growing global demand for these resources.
Oceans and the circular economy
Open Access Government charts the priorities of Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, particularly concerning the role of oceans and the circular economy.
EU Green Deal: Transformation towards a climate-neutral economy by 2050
The European Commission is modernising the Industrial Emissions Directive by updating the rules to transition towards a climate-neutral economy and fostering innovation against emissions.
Europe’s ambitions to protect people and the planet through sustainable resources
Open Access Government map out some of European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius’ priorities towards a Circular Economy Action Plan, promoting the use of sustainable resources
NHS carbon emissions set to miss 2040 net zero goal
The NHS has pledged Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040, yet annual reports indicate the NHS are to miss this goal – adaption to necessary circular economy models is crucial.
Sustainable buildings
Borja Izaola, Project Manager from GBCe (Green Building Council España), tells us what we need to know about sustainable buildings.
Sustainable design for absorbent hygiene products
Can single-use absorbent hygiene products gain sustainability? The answer is: Yes. Cagda Biasutti & Dr Stefanie Glathe, from Procter & Gamble explain more.