With the proposals for “Fit for 55”, the European Commission has released a package of both new and revised directives. But this is just the beginning: We are still waiting for the Textiles Strategy and the revised packaging directive. A large number of stakeholders already have ideas regarding how both of these should look like.
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A change has to come
With the upcoming Textiles Strategy of the European Commission, a range of NGOs are demanding a fundamental change for the textiles sector.
A different way of thinking
A current report sees cross-industry collaboration as a key enabler for the transition to a circular economy.
A little helper for carbon neutrality
Scientists offer some insights regarding how and how much carbon dioxide could be removed through carbon capture.
Better to use it more than once
Especially when it comes to packaging, reuse still has a great deal of untapped potential. Rethink Plastic makes suggestions to change that.
Building back greener
The role of the circular economy in combatting widespread shortages of materials in the supply chain.
Getting closer to climate neutrality
The European Commission has delivered proposals to support the next step on its way to reducing net emissions by 55 per cent by 2030.
Growing out of the old clothes
A current report explicitly focuses on the job creation potential of the circular economy for the textiles and clothing sector.
Harvesting a forest that goes to landfill
Timber from the “urban forest” can reduce the world’s reliance on timber as a primary building material.
Make reuse the standard option
With its current report, the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Kearney wants to give reuse a more important role.
Pricing the true cause of global warming
Why a tax on fossil carbon is more efficient than a tax on CO2 emissions.
Removing barriers
Although critical raw materials are needed in many applications, recycling rates are still low. A new voluntary certification scheme wants to change that.
Responsibility needs the right circumstances
A current study points out the strenghts and weaknesses of EPR and gives recommendations for improvement.
Thou shalt not bare false witness
Getting more transparent claims about recyclability and recycled content onto packaging.
Unique approaches to waste management and circular economy
Green City Accord signatory cities are dedicated to fostering significant progress in the areas of waste management and circular economy.
