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EU steps up its circular economy efforts with new waste rules through revised Waste Framework Directive

The European Union is taking action towards a more circular and sustainable economy with the Waste Framework Directive, which officially entered into place on 16 October.

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.

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