The New Decade’s Challenges for Implementing Circular Economy
The production and consumption model saw raw materials extracted, transformed into products, and finally thrown away, but this is on its way out.
5th CrowdCamp of the European Crowdfunding Network Focusing on Sustainable Finance
Things are moving. The crowdfunding industry has evolved and diversified considerably over the past decade. With this short report, we would like to give you a look behind the scenes and current discussions around crowdfunding and sustainable finance.
The ECN, established in 2013, promotes active association and collaboration between European crowdfunding platforms. As such, ECN aims to harmonise the legal framework for crowdfunding across the EU, promote alternative forms of financing as a driver of innovation and advocate for greater transparency in the industry.
Wondercast | The Plastic Circular Economy with Indorama Ventures
In this episode of Wondercast, we speak to Richard Jones from Indorama Ventures about their ideas and how we can be friends.
Circular economy: “With a new impetus for sustainable development”
The COVID-19 crisis has created the conditions for circular products and services to become the norm in Europe, says the EESC. In a recent opinion on the new EU Circular Economy Action Plan, the EESC urges lawmakers to ensure the circular economy finds a place and resources in the overall…
Forever tee: Sustainable sportswear brand to debut ‘circular’ collection
A collaboration between the fashion sector, the plastics industry, and academia is set to bring a sportswear range to market that embodies circular economy principles….
Plan for a circular economy in which products should have a second life
South Africa has a waste challenge with around half of our general solid waste ending up on landfill sites and litter and pollution damaging the well-being of our rivers and oceans. As the country marks the annual Clean-up and Recycle focus this week, the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries is celebrating Cabinet’s approval of an updated National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS).
An inclusive, circular economy, Jevons paradox and a sustainable future
Circular economic practices not just clock up savings, they also bring revenue opportunities. Ultimately, CFOs will have to prepare the business case for balancing profit and the planet for the C-Suite.
IoT in Sustainability and Circular Economy
How will the IoT support sustainability and a circular economy?
Circular economy principles help NHS meet cost and environmental targets | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian
Three sustainability and waste experts on what the healthcare system can gain from circular economy principles…
How to land a job protecting the planet: do the groundwork | Sustainability
Students need to prepare well if they want to work in sustainability.Volunteering, internships and communication skills help you stand out…
5 Examples of our Commitment to Sustainability in 2018 | Enablon
At Enablon, our mission is to enable the sustainable company. In 2018, we undertook many initiatives to show our commitment to sustainability.
Making universities sustainable, future-proof and fully networked
Universities must become more innovative and open in order to remain relevant in an ever-changing world.That’s why three Dutch entrepreneurs have launched an education-oriented…
School focused on climate and sustainability will amplify Stanford’s impact
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced a school focused on climate and sustainability to address the urgent challenges facing the planet.
The circular economy “will never work with the materials we have”
Plastics will be replaced by biofabricated materials that eliminate waste and pollution in the next ten years, according to Parley for the Oceans founder.
Making sustainability pay: company examples of ESG incentives
As described in our article on sustainability incentivisation, a growing number of companies are linking executive pay to sustainability metrics. These are most commonly included in annual bonus/short-term incentive plans (STIPs), but are increasingly also reflected…