Category: Circular Economy Blog

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 …

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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:

PLAN:
1. Characterise and analyse local context and resource …

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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…

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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 …

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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

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Success in Paris Agreement goals dependent on adopting a circular economy

At the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF), which occurred on April 15th and 16th out of Finland, UN Climate Change Executive, Patricia Espinosa, stressed the importance of countries adopting circular economies to achieve climate neutrality. A shift towards a circular

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches circular economy performance measurement tool

Over 950 businesses have already signed up for Circulytics, the most comprehensive tool for measuring your business’ circular economy performance. A Circulytics assessment will give vital insights into how businesses can move towards more circular practices to reach their Sustainable

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Have your say: National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy

In September 2020, the Irish government published the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy. Now, Ireland’s Waste Regions are turning that policy into meaningful action with the National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy. 

The pre-draft of this …

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EPA Webinar addresses the link between Circularity & Environmental Restoration

Sign up for the EPA/IIEA Webinar – Circularity to Restore the Earth – taking place on Thursday 22nd April 2021.

Speaking on the webinar will be Inger Andersen (Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations …

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Festival of Circularity Starts April 20th

The inaugural Festival of Circularity starts this month, with an impressive lineup of speakers discussing all things circular across the two day digital festival.

The world needs to change the way it consumes and disposes of goods – from fashion

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