Ensuring a Just Transition to a Circular Economy

The shift towards a circular economy in Europe means a change in industry and labour markets. Governments and other social partners must work to mitigate the uncertainty of this change by ensuring workers are protected and given the tools to …

EU Circular Talk: Circular European Infrastructure

On May 11th, the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform will host their next EU Circular Talk. Join in on this conversation between leaders in circular construction as they consider the role of infrastructure in achieving a European circular economy and …

Climate and Environmental Projects Score Huge EU Funding

The LIFE programme, the only EU programme dedicated to climate and environment projects, has been awarded €5.4 billion in funding. This funding will help the EU transition towards a more circular economy while helping to make climate action a key …

Instagram Live: Urban vs Rural: Strategic locations for Ireland’s circular innovation

Join us for a live-stream discussion on Ireland’s circular future

• What? Urban vs Rural: Strategic locations for Ireland’s circular innovation
• When? 13:00 (GMT) 5th of May 2021
• Where? Instagram Live
• Who? Dana Behrman, Senior Urban Designer at UNStudio

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To celebrate the launch of two pivotal public consultations on the circular economy by the Irish Government and the EPA, The Rediscovery Centre is launching a TikTok video series as …

A circular economy how-to: Finland releases guide for creating a national circular economy roadmap

Drawing on the experience and process of creating the Finnish circular economy roadmap, the Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra, released a guide sharing best practices and tips for countries to start the journey towards a circular economy. Sitra has created the …

15 Circular Steps for Cities by the European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank has created a document outlining 15 steps that can be taken by Cities to implement a circular economy.

The 15 circular steps for cities are as follows:

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1. Characterise and analyse local context and resource …

The Rediscovery Centre launches #Circleofinfluence campaign

To celebrate the launch of two pivotal public consultations on the circular economy, The Rediscovery Centre is launching the #CircleofInfluence campaign.

The Rediscovery Centre, Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy, has welcomed the Irish Government’s publication of its draft…

Building Thriving 21st Century Cities

Our current linear economic approach is not working, we need alternative ways of economic thinking to solve our current challenges. We need new ways of thinking to ensure the planet and people’s wellbeing. Is it possible to strive for both …

The EPA are calling for comments on the best practice guidelines for waste in construction and demolition.

One third of all waste produced within the EU comes from construction and demolition (C&D) activity. 6.2 million tonnes of C&D waste was produced in 2018 alone. C&D waste, when managed properly can have significant benefits in terms of …